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JUDGMENT ALERT! Public Procurement Under the Spotlight: A Win for Transparency

Suppose you are aggrieved by a Public Procurement Process, what legal recourse do you have? Are Public Procuring Entities immune from scrutiny? Can they pick and choose a ‘bidder’ of their liking at will without adherence

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TARIFFS, TRADE AND OPPORTUNITY

INTRODUCTION To most people in Botswana, tariffs may seem like distant international policies, but their impact is closer to home than we might think. Before we progress any further, we must first understand what tariffs are.

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DEPUTY SHERIFFS ACT, 2024: AN OVERVIEW

It goes without saying, the effective administration of justice depends on the integrity and competence of every office concerned with court process. The office of the Deputy Sheriff is no exception, and a commendable milestone this

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THE HIDDEN ENVIRONMENTAL COST OF BEING POLITE TO AI

AI’s Thirst for Water Artificial intelligence systems like ChatGPT don’t just run on electricity, they also consume water. This happens at the data centre level, where servers are cooled using vast amounts of water to prevent

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AFRICA’S BOLD AI DECLARATION: BUILDING OUR FUTURE ON OUR TERMS

Last week, Africa made a bold statement. The Africa Declaration on Artificial Intelligence, endorsed on the 4th of April 2025, is not just another regional framework. It is a vision; a collective intent by African States

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Sim Card Fraud

SIM swap scams have become increasingly common in Botswana, exposing individuals to financial theft and identity fraud. A recent case in Spain provides valuable lessons on why telecom companies must strengthen security measures, and how individuals

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Data Protection Litigation Trends In Africa Part 2

We continue exploring Data Protection litigation trends in Africa.Once again we look to a ruling by the Kenyan Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) in the case of Victor Munyua and Liquid Intelligent Technologies. Download

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Data Protection Litigation Trends In Africa

Data protection litigation is on the rise across Africa as countries implement stricter privacy laws and individuals become incresingly aware of their rights. Countries like Kenya are already seeing litigation in data protection with organizations facing

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Understanding The Role Of A Data Protection Officer(DPO) In Botswana

As Organizations increasingly handle large volumes of personal data, the law requires them to have robust data protection practices. Central to these efforts is the Data Protection Officer(DPO), a critical figure responsible for ensuring that organizations

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The Data Protection Bill : The Role Of A Data Processor

Last week, we distinguished between a data processor, data controller and data subjects. We learnt that the data processor is someone who handles personal data on behalf of a data controller. While data controllers determine the

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