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According to section 47 of the Competition Act a merger is subject to review if: a)   The turnover in Botswana of the enterprise or enterprises being taken over exceeds P10 000 000. b)   The assets in Botswana of the enterprise or enterprises being taken over exceeds P10 000 000…
In terms of section 45(1) of the Competition Act a merger occurs when one or more enterprises directly acquires or establishes direct or indirect control over the whole or part of the business of another enterprise. Acquisition of control over the whole or part of another enterprise may be achieved…
The Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) offices in Gaborone and Francistown will be closed for the Christmas and New Year Holidays from Friday 23rd December 2022. The Authority will reopen for normal business on Monday 9th January 2023. For emergencies during these period, members of the…
Today 5th December, the Competition and Consumer Authority joins other competition agencies and civil society organisations in observing 5th December as World Competition Day under the theme “Competition Policy and Climate Change.” Scientific evidence continues to show that…
The High Court has ruled that the Botswana Medical Aid Society (BOMAID) is an enterprise subject to regulation by the Competition Act, clearing the way for the Competition and Consumer Authority (CCA) to resume its investigations against BOMAID for alleged anti-competitive practices. The High Court…