Engineers rush to beat Registration Act deadline

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With only two weeks before the Engineers Registration Act to come into force, about 300 engineers have been registered with the Engineers Registration Board (ERB) so far. As from April 1 this year, engineers who operate without a practising certificate will be in contravention of Section 19 (7) of the Engineers Registration Act.

The Botswana Institution of Engineers (BIE) president, Oagile Kanyeto said the registration of engineers, which is carried out by ERB, is progressing well.

“We are anticipating a sharp increase of our membership this year as a result of the implementation of the Engineers Registration Act,” he revealed.

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