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Presentation by Rob Steele (ISO Secretary-General) at the invitation of BOBS on 21 September 2009 in Gaborone, Botswana Download presentation here ......
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...
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. Click here to view a list of competency holders...
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...
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. Click on links below to read more. World Metrology Day 2008 - News article one ... World Metrology Day 2008 - News article two ... World Metrology Day 2008 - News article three ...
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
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
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
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
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. Click to read more
Pictures taken during the SME Project certification award ceremony held at the BOBS building on 2007/02/14. Click to view pictures
Dr Elsie Meintjies has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Botswana Bureau of Standards with effect from January 1, 2007.
Winner of the World Standards Day Essay competion (Secondary Schools) - Onkabetse Monamati of Shashe River School. |
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BREAKFAST SEMINAR WITH KEY STAKEHOLDERS OF BOBS