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Lockdown 3.0 – How it affects our operations

Lockdown 3.0 – How it affects our operations

by | Jul 31, 2020 | Business, Updates

With effect from midnight on the 30th of July 2020, the Greater Gaborone area, in which our Firm operates was placed into lockdown. As a consequence, movement restrictions have been put into place in order to reduce and curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus. As a Firm, we had already made contingency plans for any possible future lockdowns in Botswana and are therefore able to continue serving our clients. In order to assist the Government in its efforts, and to minimise interruptions to serving our clients’ needs, we have ensured that all our attorneys are set up and enabled to work remotely and/or from home.

All of our attorneys will be able to be contacted by e-mail or mobile phone, the details of which appear below:

Partners
John Carr-Hartley (Litigation)  – john@armstrongs.bw and 71302469
Sipho Ziga (Commercial) –sipho@armstrongs.bw and 72104483
Moemedi Tafa (Litigation)  –moemedi@armstrongs.bw and 71451804

Litigation Department
Steve Rankwane – steve@armstrongs.bw and 71844489
Shatani Majingo – shatani@armstrongs.bw and 71438877
Craig Mosetlha – craig@armstrongs.bw and 71988041
Rita Keevil – rita@armstrongs.bw and 71301308

Commercial Department
Simon Bathusi – simon@armstrongs.bw and 74026344
Ada Mgadla – ada@armstrongs.bw and 76043491
Kaelo Taupedi – kaelo@armstrongs.bw and 75943307
Kgosi Mophuting – kgosi@armstrongs.bw and 77718537
Thabita Mongwa – thabita@armstrongs.bw and 74002570

Accounts & Finance Manager
Tracy Carr-Hartley – tracy@armstrongs.bw and 71302470

Where necessary, we will also be able to arrange digital meetings on platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Whatsapp or the like.

We thank you for your continued support.
We are ready to assist you in these trying times.
Be safe, and together we will prevail.

Rita Keevil receives appointment from the Royal Court of Jersey

Rita Keevil receives appointment from the Royal Court of Jersey

by | Mar 13, 2019 | Appointments, Updates

A Royal Appointment

Armstrongs is proud to share the news that our very own legal guru, Rita Keevil, has received a direct appointment from the Royal Court of Jersey. Rita will be acting as an expert witness in a dispute over the relocation of a minor child.

The Royal Court is responsible for the administration of justice in the Bailiwick of Jersey, one of the Channel Islands.

Congratulations on your prestigious appointment Rita! We are extremely proud to have you form such an integral part of our Armstrongs Team!

Air Botswana Board Appointment for Partner, Moemedi Tafa

Air Botswana Board Appointment for Partner, Moemedi Tafa

by | Mar 12, 2019 | Appointments

Board Appointment

The Minister of Transport and Communications, Honourable Minister Dorcas Makgato has appointed Armstrongs Partner, Moemedi Tafa to the Air Botswana Board.

Moemedi will serve on various committees, and as the youngest member of the Board, he looks forward to sharing his energy and legal expertise with fellow members in a combined effort to move the country’s sole airline carrier forward.

Congratulations Moemedi! Armstrongs is extremely proud of you and we wish you all the success in your new appointment!

Victory in the Court of Appeal last week for Team Armstrongs

Victory in the Court of Appeal last week for Team Armstrongs

by | Feb 13, 2019 | Updates

The Court of Appeal has delivered a Judgment in the case between Multichoice Botswana (Proprietary) Limited (“Multichoice Botswana”) and Botswana Communications Regulatory Authority (“BOCRA”) where Multichoice Botswana had brought a review on the decision of BOCRA to impose guidelines and license conditions on Multichoice Botswana to submit its intended tariffs to BOCRA for approval.

The Court of Appeal held that BOCRA intended to unlawfully impose conditions on Multichoice Botswana for services it does not provide, in order to regulate the services and conduct of a third party, Multichoice Africa Limited.

This is a huge victory for the rule of law in that it reinforces that statutory bodies such as BOCRA, must always act within their enabling legislation and any abuse of power will be set aside by the Courts.

Commercial Partner Sipho Ziga and associate, Ada Mgadla, were part of the team representing Multichoice Botswana (Proprietary) Limited.

Commonwealth Lawyers Association President visit

Commonwealth Lawyers Association President visit

by | Oct 26, 2018 | Updates

Armstrongs’ Rita Keevil, was invited by the Law Society of Botswana to meet with the president of the Commonwealth Lawyers Association, Mr R. Santhanakrishnan.

The evening’s proceedings included interesting discussions on the synergies within the Commonwealth jurisdictions with Rita describing the evening as “extremely informative”. Thank you for extending the invitation LSB.