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Botswana tech policy & regulation
What is on the books and what is moving in Botswana across data governance, fintech and payments, cybersecurity, e-commerce, competition and digital taxation. Updated continuously from regulator sites, ministries and other official, verifiable sources.
Instruments we track in Botswana
Data Governance · In Force
Botswana Data Protection Act 2018
In force since October 2021; supervised by the Information and Data Protection Commission.
Fintech & Payments · In Force
Botswana Electronic Payment Services Regulations 2019
Licensing of electronic payment service providers under NCPSA.
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