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Press Release - Towards a historic revision of the International System of Units (SI)

Botswana became an Associate Member of the General Conference on Weights and Measures (CGPM) on May 2012. In doing so, Botswana has adopted the Metric System referred to as the SI Units as the applicable units of measurement in the country. Botswana through the representation of the Botswana Bureau of... (read more)

4 days ago

BOBS OUTREACH SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2018

BOBS OUTREACH SCHEDULE NOVEMBER 2018.pdf

4 weeks ago

BOBS APPRECIATES TECHNICAL COMMITTEE MEMBERS

Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry, Hon. Bogolo J. Kenewendo, BOBS Managing Director Mrs. Masego B.B Marobela and Official delegates

23rd August 2018, marked a day that BOBS hosted its Technical Committee members to a ceremony that was specially held to appreciate their dedication and tireless work and contribution to the... (read more)

4 weeks ago

BOBS Wellness Week 3rd - 7th September 2018

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) would like to inform its valuable stakeholders and the public at large that it is hosting its wellness week from the 3rd – 7th September 2018 at its Gaborone Head Office. As a result the Gaborone office will be closed on the 7th September 2018... (read more)

3 months ago

ENTER THE COMPETITION AND WIN BIG!!!

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) invites all College & University students in Botswana to enter the 5th Continental Essay Competition and stand a chance to win BIG.

Theme;

“Role of Quality Infrastructure and Standardisation in facilitating Trade and sustainable Development within the African Continental Free Trade Area (CFTA)”

Find attached the Registration Form,... (read more)

11 months ago