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Botswana is positioning itself as a hub for global business services, making it an attractive location for companies in areas such as outsourcing and shared services.
The country's economic recovery after the pandemic and the trade effects of sanctions on Russian diamonds have been beneficial. The mining sector is expected to maintain strong growth in 2024, contributing 20-25% to the GDP.
Botswana's increasing trade surplus is fueled by rising exports in mining and tourism. Factors such as lower electricity costs, decreased imports, and stabilised international prices for energy and agricultural products contribute to this positive trend.
Botswana has been investing in technology infrastructure, making it feasible for businesses to collaborate seamlessly with remote teams.
Employment agreements in Botswana can be oral or written. Yet, for individuals outside of Botswana or as designated by the Minister of Labour, a written contract is mandatory, including the following details:
Unskilled workers can undergo a probationary period lasting a maximum of 3 months, while skilled employees may have a probationary period extending to 12 months.
Typically, the workweek in Botswana is set at 48 hours, allowing a maximum of 9 hours per day for a 5-day week or 8 hours per day for a 6-day week.
In Botswana, workers can receive a maximum of 14 hours of overtime, compensated at 150% of the standard hourly rate. Additionally, work performed on public holidays or rest days is remunerated at 200% of the regular wage rate.
The minimum wage in Botswana stands at 3.8 BWP per hour.
There's no legal obligation for a 13th or 14th-month payment in Botswana. Employers can decide on such bonuses at their discretion, typically outlined in the employment contract.
The Botswana tax system follows a territorial approach, taxing income within Botswana's borders. If the income source is within Botswana, it becomes subject to taxation. The following is the individual tax rates following a progressive rate structure for Motswana residents:
The elderly pension in Botswana is given to people who are 65 years old and older, and they receive a monthly pension of BWP530.00. They can receive this allowance in cash from Service Providers at various pay points or through monthly bank transfers to their beneficiaries' bank accounts.
The tax-related information provided in this guide is intended for general guidance and informational purposes only. Reach out to our dedicated team for insights on remote hiring in Botswana tailored to your needs.
In Botswana, terminations don't necessitate a specific reason, allowing both the employee and employer to end the contract. Minimum notice, equivalent to the wage period, or payment in lieu, is required unless the employee is engaged in serious misconduct.
The notice periods in Botswana depends on the following lengths of service:
Botswana's severance pay is one day's regular pay per month for the first 60 months, plus 2 days for each additional month served. Managers and professional staff qualify after 60 months, but those receiving gratuity or pension at the end of employment aren't eligible for severance pay.
The following are the public holidays in Botswana in addition to the paid annual leave:
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