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BOBS hosts workshop on land degradation and desertification

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) hosted the 5th ISO/TC 207 Ad Hoc Group on Land Degradation and Desertification meeting from the 30th January to the 3rd February 2012 in Gaborone. Click to read more

SIT is BOS ISO 9001:2008 certified

The year began on high note for Systems and Information Technology (SIT) (Pty) LTD as they received their BOS ISO 9001:2008 certificate.
The Managing Director of BOBS Mrs. Masego Marobela said “SIT joins many organizations that have demonstrated a full commitment to provide a service that conforms to requirements specified in BOS ISO 9001: 2008 standards which include aspects such as procurement, records management, records management, preventive and correction actions to sample a few, in response to a common desire of satisfying customers, as this is a customer-focused standard.”.. Click to read more

Global Expo 2011

Botswana Bureau of Standards will be exhibiting at this year’s Global Expo from 23 to 26 November. The intention is to meet all the stakeholders and customers to sell BOBS’ products and services. Visit the BOBS’ stall number D56 in Ditshupo Hall to learn more about standardization and quality assurance.. Click to read more

BOBS Commemorates World Standards Day 2011

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) as a National Standards Body joins International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC), the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) to commemorate the World Standards Day. This year's theme is ‘International standards – Creating confidence globally'. Click to read more

Expo 2011

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) participated at the BOCCIM Northern Youth Expo in Francistown held on the 24-26 March 2011 at the Gerald Estate. The theme for this year was “Accelerating Youth Entrepreneur Contribution towards Economic Diversification Drive”. Click to read more

BOBS INCORPORATES PUBLIC AS FOOT SOLDIERS

In its continued bid to promote quality assurance and standardisation, and facilitate their implementation with a view to improving industrial competitiveness and efficiency to enhance trade and protect consumer and the environment, Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) has embarked on incorporating the public on their fold to serve the nation more effectively. Click to read more

2010 GLOBAL EXPO BRING BOBS CLOSER TO BUSINESS

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) took the opportunity provided by Global Expo 2010 to meet both existing and potential clients from the 17th to 20th November 2010 at Fairgrounds in Gaborone. Click to read more

BOBS AND BNPC PARTNERSHIP

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) and Botswana National Productivity Centre, (BNPC) on the 8th July 2010 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in accordance with the Presidential Directive CAB 37(B)/2009whish states that the two institutions collaborate on the issues of productivity, quality and standards. Click to read more

BOBS AND SAZ SIGN MEMORUNDUM OF UNDERSTANDING

On the 29th March 2010 Botswana Bureau of Standards  and Standards Association of Zimbabwe (SAZ) signed a Memorandum of Understanding in Gaborone.. Click to read more

BOBS COMMEMORATES WORLD METROLOGY DAY 2010

Presentation by Dr Franz Hengstberger, Member of the International Committee of Weights and Measures (CIPM), Past Regional Coordinator of SADCMET. Click to read more

BOBS TOOK PART IN "OPERATION METLHALA YA KHUMO" IN GHANZI

In an effort to reach out to the wider community and Batswana from all walks of life, Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) on the 5th of June 2010 participated in the Ministry of Trade and Industry outreach programme dubbed ‘Operation: Metlhale ya Khumo’ in Gantsi village in the Gantsi District. Click to read more

BREAKFAST SEMINAR WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS OF BOBS

Presentation by Rob Steele (ISO Secretary-General) at the invitation of BOBS on 21 September 2009 in Gaborone, Botswana

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BOBS VERIFICATION STICKERS

This sticker is proof that a weighing or measuring instrument, that it is affixed to, has been examined, verified and tested as prescribed in the Weights and Measures Act 2006 and found to be either correct or incorrect.

The verification sticker indicates, through a check -mark on the field marked with “Assized” and “Rejected”, whether the instrument has been released for use in trade, or whether its use is prohibited. 

What is the significance of the BOBS verification sticker? Read more...

WEIGHTS & MEASURES CERTICATE OF COMPETENCY HOLDERS

The following list comprises of Weights and Measures Certificate of Competency holders, who have been issued these certificates in accordance with the Weights and Measures Act, 2006 and its Regulations of 2007 by the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) for the installation and repair of instruments, weights and measures.

Instruments which are used for trade purposes must only be repaired by the holder of certificate of competency.  Any person who has been granted certificate of competency would have the knowledge of the Weights and Measures Act, 2006 and its Regulations of 2007 as well as knowledge to mends, repair and service instrument weigh or measure which the certificate has been issued for. 

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BOCCIM NORTHERN TRADE FAIR - 2008

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) once again participated at the BOCCIM Northern Trade Fair held May 22-25, 2008 in Francistown. The objective of participation was to continuously increase awareness, encourage stakeholders to fully utilize services such as training, testing, sale of standards, laboratory, certification, trade and industrial metrology and participation of the public in standards formulation. The BOBS participation also helps to inform customers of the existence of the BOBS Francistown Branch

BOBS was awarded third prize at the BOCCIM Northern Fair 2008 in Francistown under the Parastatal Group (information services category). Click here to read more...

BOBS further more asked SMMEs to embrace on Standards. Click here to read more...

BOBS COMMEMORATES WORLD METROLOGY DAY

Botswana Bureau of Standards joined the global community to commemorate the World Metrology Day 2008. The theme for this year ‘Measurement in Sport’ recognises the importance of reliable measurement in sport, in view of the fact that measurements are used to determine the outcome of a sporting event. As 2008 is the Olympic year, the accuracy of measurement are as important to the sports men and women, as a sport event such as 100m race can be lost by a hundredth of a second.

In commemorating this important day the BOBS soccer team played against Geoflux soccer team on 17th May 2008   to create awareness on measurements relevance to sport.

On the 20th May, the internationally designated date for World Metrology Day, Jwaneng Town known for its diamond mines was a place to be at. BOBS with students and teachers from Jwaneng Schools and other sports’ persons paraded the streets of Jwaneng to enlighten the public about the importance of World Metrology Day.

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World Metrology Day 2008 - News article one ...

World Metrology Day 2008 - News article two ...

World Metrology Day 2008 - News article three ...

BOBS PRESENTS ESSAY COMPETITION PRIZES TO STUDENTS

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) on 18th, 19th and 20th February 2008 presented certificates of recognition to schools in Gaborone and Tutume whose students had won prizes in the World Standards Day Essay competition hosted by BOBS in 2007. Click to read more

BOBS CERTIFIES BARLOWORLD PLASCON BOTSWANA

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) on Tuesday 12th February 2008, handed over a BOS ISO 9001: 2000 certificate to Barloworld Plascon Botswana at a ceremony held at their offices in New Lobatse Road, Gaborone West. Click to read more

BOBS DONATES TO LORATONG

One of the Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) values is to directly participate in Community Projects and being committed to minimizing challenges which emanate from social ills faced by the nation. So it was not surprising when BOBS employees took this initiative of social responsibility to Thamaga, donating Christmas gifts in the form of foodstuffs, clothes and toys to the children of Loratong Orphanage Centre. Click to read more

BOBS AWARDS LONG SERVICE EMPLOYEES

"10 Years and 5 Years Employees" Click to read more

BOBS TO PARTICIPATES IN GLOBAL EXPO BOTSWABA

" Fostering Diversification and Global Competitiveness " Click to read more

BOBS COMMEMORATES WORLD STANDARDS DAY 2007

THEME: “Standards and the citizen: Contributing to society” Click to read more

BOBS PARTICIPATES IN BOTSWANA INDEPENDENCE DAY CELEBRATIONS

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) took part in the Indepence day celebrations parade under its mother ministry, Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI). Click to read more

BOBS AND LEA SIGNS MEMORANDUM OF AGREEMENT

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Local Enterprise Authority (LEA) on the 23 July 2007 at the BOBS headquarters. Click to read more

BOBS HOSTED A STAKEHOLDER SEMINAR ON IEC ISSUES

In recognition of the important work that the International Electro-technical Commission (IEC) is doing globally, Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) hosted a presentation the 22nd of June to address all stakeholders on issues relating to standardization, and conformity assessment work in the area of electrical, electronic and related technologies. Click to read more

BOBS HOLDS SEMINAR ON PLASTICS STANDARDS

The Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) held a one day seminar to brief stakeholders on the implementation of the new compulsory standard on plastic carrier bags and flat bags.
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BOBS ACQUIRES A NEW TEST TRUCK

By P.T. Molefe - PRINCIPAL ENGINEER - TRADE METROLOGY

Botswana Bureau of Standards has purchased a new forklift mounted weighbridge test truck to replace the old one that is susceptible to frequent breakdowns and its carrying capacity is quite below the requirements.Click to read more

KWENA ROCLA RECEIVES ANOTHER STANDARDS MARK

By G. Motlhabane - Engineer Certification Services (BOBS)

The Botswana Bureau of Standards’ (BOBS) boardroom was glittering with smiles as BOBS handed over the fourth licence to use the Standard Mark to Kwena Rocla. The licence was issued to the company for compliance of their kerbs with a Botswana standard, BOS 103: 2005 Pre-cast concrete kerbs, edgings and channels- Specifications. The day was an important for BOBS in its short history as it celebrated the issuance of its eighteenth licence. Kwena Rocla on the other side had a reason to smile as this was its fourth licence issued by BOBS.Click to read more

BOBS CERTIFIES BARLOWORLD EQUIPMENT

Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) on Thursday, 22nd February 2007, handed over a BOS ISO 9001: 2000 certificate to Barloworld Equipment at a ceremony held at their offices in Gaborone.

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CERTIFICATION AWARDING FOR THE SME PROJECT

Pictures taken during the SME Project certification award ceremony held at the BOBS building on 2007/02/14.

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BOBS APPOINTS A MANAGING DIRECTOR

Dr Elsie Meintjies has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Botswana Bureau of Standards with effect from January 1, 2007.

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WORLD STANDARDS DAY 2006 - ESSAY COMPETITION

Winner of the World Standards Day Essay competion (Secondary Schools) - Onkabetse Monamati of Shashe River School.

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