Sign Language and Media Botswana

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Sign Language and Media Botswana Its mandate is to promote sign language in Botswana through distributing media (DVDs and books) in sign language as well as teaching sign language.

The aim of the project is to develop a set of interactive media in sign language in Botswana focusing an early childhood, and adult deaf people. The company will also carry out training to assist parents with deaf children communicate with their children. Modules will also include cultural issues to bridge the divide between hearing persons and the deaf community. Additional services to be provided include consulting and translation services to ease communication between deaf and the hearing communities.

14/09/2026

📢 EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR RELATIONS ACT: MATERNITY LEAVE

🤰🏽 Important information for working mothers in Botswana!

The Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2025 provides for changes to maternity leave and maternity benefits.

👩🏽‍🍼 Maternity Leave:
✅ Up to 3 months (96 days) of maternity leave
✅ Maternity allowance has been increased from 0% to 70% of the employee’s wages, subject to the provisions of the law.

Maternity leave gives mothers time to recover after childbirth, care for their newborn babies, and establish a healthy start for both mother and child.

💙 Why does this matter?

Maternity protection is important for:
🔹 The health and well-being of mothers
🔹 Newborn care and bonding
🔹 Workplace protection for women
🔹 Family well-being
🔹 Equality and dignity at work

📌 Know your rights. Know the law. Share this information.

For the Deaf community, employment and labour information must also be made accessible in **Botswana Sign Language (BoSL)**.

Language access is a right. Information access is a right.









14/09/2026

📢 EMPLOYMENT AND LABOUR RELATIONS ACT: PATERNITY LEAVE

👨‍👧‍👦 Fathers in Botswana now have a statutory right to Paternity Leave.

Under the Employment and Labour Relations Act, 2025, the law introduces five (5) days of paternity leave for eligible fathers.

This is an important step towards recognising the role of fathers in supporting mothers, caring for newborn children, and participating in family life.

💙 Why is Paternity Leave important?

✅ Gives fathers time to bond with their newborn children
✅ Allows fathers to support their partners after childbirth
✅ Promotes shared parental responsibilities
✅ Supports stronger and healthier families
✅ Recognises that childcare is a responsibility shared by both parents

📌 Five days may seem short, but recognising paternity leave in law is an important step forward for working fathers in Botswana.

👥 Know your rights. Know the law. Share this information.

For the Deaf community, access to employment and labour information in Botswana Sign Language (BoSL) is equally important.

Language access is a right. Information access is a right.









04/09/2026

📢 NON-PAYMENT OF WAGES

Workers have the right to receive their wages on time. Employers who fail to comply with the law may face serious consequences.

⚖️ Penalty for non-compliance:

Employers who contravene the relevant provisions may be liable to a fine not exceeding P10,000 or imprisonment for a period not exceeding 12 months, or both, as provided by law.

👉 Know your rights. Know the law. Speak up when your rights are violated.






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