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===Laws & Social Stigmas===
===Laws & Social Stigmas===
In Botswana, mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave and, if there are special medical reasons, they are entitled to an additional two weeks of maternity leave. During maternity leave, the mother should receive no less than 50% of her base pay and benefits.<ref>[http://www.africalegislation.com/botswana-legislation/botswana-leave/ Africa Legislation: Leave Types]</ref> <ref>[https://mywage.com/main/labour-law/labour-law-botswana/maternity-leave MyWage - Bostwana: Maternity Leave]</ref>


===What to Get & Where to Get It===
===What to Get & Where to Get It===
In Botswana, mothers are entitled to 12 weeks of maternity leave and, if there are special medical reasons, they are entitled to an additional two weeks of maternity leave. During maternity leave, the mother should receive no less than 50% of her base pay and benefits.<ref>[http://www.africalegislation.com/botswana-legislation/botswana-leave/ Africa Legislation: Leave Types]</ref> <ref>[https://mywage.com/main/labour-law/labour-law-botswana/maternity-leave MyWage - Bostwana: Maternity Leave]</ref>


===Costs===
===Costs===

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