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Restriction on the Importation of Cloth Face Masks

The Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry has announced a restriction on the importation of cloth face masks. In a news release dated 18th May 2020, the Ministry said in accordance with Section 3 of the Control of Goods, Prices and Other Charges Act, the Minister has ordered that: i) No cloth...

Surveillance of essential and basic products during the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic- May 6th

At a time when movement is restricted due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the CCA continues to sample prices of essential and basic products to help the consumer make an informed consumer choice: Essential products Basic Products

Return to Work Pink Permits for Travel Into and Out of Gaborone Suspended

Gaborone has been declared a high risk area and Return to Work Pink Permits for those traveling into and out of the capital city have been suspended until further notice. This follows one new confirmed case of COVID-19 in Botswana of a truck driver who came into Gaborone through the Tlokweng Border...

African Competition Forum Covid-19 Statement

The African Competition Forum (ACF) notes the advent of the COVID-19 pandemic that has ushered in unparalleled universal social and economic pandemonium in recent history. As the coronavirus generally spreads globally, and in Africa in particular, freezing virtually all economies and with an ever-...

Surveillance of essential and basic products during the Covid-19 Virus Pandemic

The Competition and Consumer Authority is mandated to conduct amongst other surveys a market price survey or a price guide. At a time when movement is restricted due to the Covid 19 pandemic, the CCA has sampled prices of an essential food basket to help the consumer make an informed consumer...

CCA Precaution Against Deceptive Practices During The Corona Virus Outbreak

The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) is mandated to provide for the protection of consumers by means of investigation, prohibition and control of unfair business practices. We advise the general public to be cautious of unscrupulous traders and businesses taking advantage of consumers amid...

Closure of the CCA Over the Corona Virus Lockdown

In view of the State of Public Emergency declared by His Excellency the President of the Republic of Botswana with effect from 2nd April 2020, all Competition and Consumer Authority offices will be closed. Since the country will be on lockdown, all CCA services will be suspended. However, consumers...

Competition and Consumer Authority Corona Virus Precaution Measures

In view of the current global pandemic caused by Covid-19, and the subsequent advice from the Government of the Republic of Botswana to exercise social distancing and decongestion of offices; the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) has adopted a preventative measure, to postpone conferences...

Competition and Consumer Authority Commemorates World Consumer Rights Day

The Competition and Consumer Authority will host the commemoration of World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) at Lentsweletau on Saturday 14th March. World Consumer Rights Day, which officially falls on Sunday 15th March 2020, is commemorated annually to raise awareness about consumer rights and unfair...

Mandatory Recall of 400G Canned Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and Chilli Sauce

The Ministry of Health and Wellness says it is in receipt of a communication from the National Regulator for Compulsory Specifications, South Africa, with regards to the recall of canned 400g Pilchards in Tomato Sauce and 400g Pilchards in Chilli Sauce with immediate effect. In a press release...

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