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About Botswana
Page Last Updated: 28/05/2024
Located in Southern Africa, Botswana is renowned for its stable democracy, robust economy, and breathtaking landscapes. Known for its vast wilderness and rich wildlife, including the renowned Okavango Delta, Botswana presents ample opportunities for businesses and investors. However, understanding local laws, customs, and employment processes can be challenging. Africa HR Solutions is here to help. We provide comprehensive outsourcing support to ensure a smooth and compliant expansion into Botswana, allowing your company to thrive in the market while de-risking the entire process.
Population: 2.72 M
Gross Domestic Product (GDP): $21.42 B
GDP Growth: 3.6%
Inflation: 4%
Foreign Direct Investment (% of GDP): 1.1%
Unemployment Rate: 23.62%
Capital: Gaborone
Currency: Botswana Pula (BWP)
Languages: English, Tswana
Botswana Payroll at a Glance
Currency
Botswanan Pula (BWP)
Income Tax
0% – 25%
Employer Taxes
N/A
Employee Contribution
N/A
Fiscal Year
1 July – 30 June
Date Format
dd/mm/yyyy or yyyy-mm-dd
- In Botswana, the official language is English, with Setswana being the most widely spoken indigenous language.
- Botswana gained independence from Britain in 1966
- Major industries in Botswana include diamond mining, tourism and beef production.
- Botswana is home to the Okavango Delta, one of the world’s largest inland deltas and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Botswana has one of the highest literacy rates in Africa.
- New Year’s Day
- Good Friday
- Easter Monday
- Labour Day
- President’s Day
- Day Following President’s Day
- Botswana Day
- Christmas Day
Employment in Botswana
Having maintained reasonably high economic growth rates since 1966, Botswana is considered as one of the world’s largest producer of diamonds. With a politically stable environment, Botswana is ranked 87th out of 190 countries in the World’s Bank Ease of Doing Business report. With established reforms and policies, Botswana has maintained a relatively steady and effective market structure that enables competition, while the private sector continues to play a fundamental role in the economy.
Employees are permitted sick, vacation and parental leave. With regards to termination, both the employee and employer can end an employment agreement, whereby a minimum notice, equal to the period for which salaries are paid, must be offered or payment shall be made in lieu of such notice. However, if the employee was involved in any major misconduct, no notice is required. With regards to taxation, there are no social security contributions in the country.
When recruiting locals or hiring expats in Botswana, devising an appropriate employee benefit system can be expensive and complex due to prevailing legislation, robust employee protections and market norms. By partnering with Africa HR Solutions, our in-country experts will provide you all the attention and support you need to procure competitive employee benefits in accordance with all applicable legal requirements and customary practices, so you can focus on growing your organisation.
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