Africa Tax in Brief
26 Sep 2023
BY Celia Becker
The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Consequences for attorneys who abuse court processes
26 Sep 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee
Attorneys who abuse court processes may have costs awarded against them in their personal capacity and be disentitled to charge their own clients for work done.
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Snapshot: Mergers & Acquisitions in South Africa
26 Sep 2023
BY Doron Joffe , Julius Oosthuizen , Cheván Daniels , Isaac Fenyane , Nkosi Tshabalala , Sanjay Kassen , Sanushka Chetty AND Tracy van Wyk
A look at the trends, challenges and opportunities shaping M&A in South Africa in 2023... so far.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 515 | 24 Sep 2023
issue 515
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Non-joinders, substantial interest and party liability
19 Sep 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Olonathando Nxumalo
The question of '"direct and substantial interest" in a non-joinder application lies in whether the relief sought, if granted, would prejudice the interest of another party that is not joined in the proceedings.
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An important judgment on the time bar in relation to B-BBEE regulations
19 Sep 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Fathima Omar
The High Court reviewed and set aside a decision by the B-BBEE Commission regarding a fronting complaint.
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Sureties and guarantors: A gap in the law of guarantees
19 Sep 2023
BY Michael Papas
Does a guarantor who pays the debt of a principal debtor to the latter’s creditor also enjoy this right of recourse? Surprisingly, existing law offers no answer.
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Judgments dealing with press freedom and “gag” orders in South Africa
19 Sep 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Fathima Omar
Attempting to interdict the media houses more often than not turns out to be a losing strategy, as it does not bring an end to defamatory claims and instead serves to reinforce them.
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Why companies need to properly document the loans they receive
19 Sep 2023
BY Phillip Karugaba
While loan documentation will seldom be an issue for commercial lenders, care should be taken to carefully document all loans taken from shareholders and less formal lenders, in order to avoid landing in hot water.
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Why South Africa should emulate Italy’s adoption of the new Italian Insolvency Code
19 Sep 2023
The new Italian Insolvency Code came into effect on 15 July 2022, effectively changing the status quo by attempting to resolve the financial distress of companies and minimise damage through restructuring outstanding debt
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Africa Climate Summit results in The Nairobi Declaration
19 Sep 2023
BY Binti Shah , Nkatha Murungi Omondi , Jean Makaka AND Minna Mumma
The inaugural Africa Climate Summit (“ACS") held in Nairobi earlier this month culminated with the adoption of the “African Leaders Nairobi Declaration on Climate Change giving one voice to the African continent regarding the climate change crisis.
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Can sustainable finance save our planet?
19 Sep 2023
BY Cheri Young AND Jessica Blumenthal
Financial institutions play a critical role in ensuring that the correct projects are funded, and appropriate risk-mitigation measures are implemented to buffer economies from the worst effects of climate change.
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Digital giants under the spotlight: South Africa's news media market inquiry
19 Sep 2023
The Media and Digital Platforms Inquiry (MDPMI) could significantly reshape the South African media landscape.
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ENS statement regarding Jonathan Barron Rothschild
19 Sep 2023
ENS statement
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Tax in brief | Issue 108
19 Sep 2023
Tax in brief | Issue 108
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webinar | Africa's local mining policies
09 Sep 2023BY Guillaume P. Blanc , Otsile Matlou , Donald Nyakairu , Paa Kwesi Morrison , Anthony Gakuru AND Dorencia Pillay Explore Africa's evolving mining policies, their impact on economic development, and opportunities for cross-border operations. Join our expert panel from Ghana, Kenya, Francophone Africa, Namibia, South Africa, and Uganda.
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webinar | webinar | data privacy in the workplace: an Africa perspective
07 Sep 2023BY Brian Patterson , Patricia Jane Mumuni , Ray-wood Rukoro , Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo , Suemeya Hanif , Jean Claude Kabera , Harry Bansropun AND Dennis Gathara Explore the evolving world of workplace data privacy with our employment experts across Africa to understand its ethical, legal, and trust-building dimensions.
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In conversation with Miranda Feinstein | celebrating 100 years of South African women in law
01 Sep 2023BY Miranda Feinstein Meet Miranda Feinstein, our pioneering female executive since 1979. Join us in celebrating 100 years of South African women in law with Miranda, as she shares her journey and guides aspiring female legal professionals.
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investing in Africa | beyond connectivity: Zambia strengthens its data protection regulation for the digital era
30 Aug 2023BY Era Gunning Explore Zambia's digital economy evolution with our data protection specialist Era Gunning joined by Data Protection Commissioner and Chipili Salati from Zambia as they discuss data protection, cross-border transfers, and regulatory compliance.
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Investing in Africa webinar series | Intellectual Property
28 Jul 2023BY Dr. Joanne van Harmelen , Gaelyn Scott , Ilse du Plessis AND Waldo Steyn Africa's thriving economic potential driven by its youthful population is hindered by weak IP protection, allowing counterfeit products to prevail. Our IP specialists will share vital insights on bolstering IP protection in the region.
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ENSign podcast | The regulation of private equity in Ghana
25 Jul 2023BY David A Asiedu AND Nana Yaa Ahmed The regulation of private equity in Ghana is a complex and evolving landscape. Join us in our latest episode of ENSign with David Asiedu and Nana Yaa Ahmed, as they unpack the latest developments and discuss the implications for investors.
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webinar | Africa tax webinar - navigating the digital frontier
25 Jul 2023BY Celia Becker , Paa Kwesi Morrison , Scott Salusbury , Charles de Wet AND George Muthee Discover the impact of tax on tech advancements, ecommerce, and globalisation in Africa's business landscape. Join our virtual roundtable with our tax experts and guest speaker, the Co-Founder of M&H Consulting Africa, Nadia Hamilton
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ENSign podcast | unbundling and deregulating electricity generation in Africa
19 Jun 2023BY Celia Becker , Eric le Grange , Nigel Shaw AND Nkatha Murungi Omondi Our latest episode of ENSign has our experts discuss the restructuring of Africa’s power sector, focusing on Kenya and South Africa. Discover insights on addressing the pressing issue of #loadshedding in SA, triggering this important conversation.
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webinar | Enforcing Restraint of Trade Agreements in Africa
09 Jun 2023BY Brian Patterson , Charles Visser , Eustache Ngoga , Patricia Jane Mumuni , Ross Alcock , Shrivan Dabee , Patrick Turinawe AND Jimmy Simiyu Explore the complexities of Restraint of Trade agreements in Africa with our expert panelists across the continent. Gain insights into enforcement, reasonableness, and alternative solutions to these pressing topics.
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podcast | Business Law Focus | why South Africa languishes among bottom 10 for mining attractiveness.
07 Jun 2023BY Andries Myburgh AND Ntebaleng Sekabate iscover the challenges hindering mining attractiveness and uncover potential solutions to revitalize this vital sector with our tax experts in the latest episode of Business Law Focus with our host Evan Pickworth
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webinar | FICA: what is a risk-based approach?
06 Jun 2023Join our experts Era Gunning, Suad Jacobs, and Jimmy Helm in this captivating webinar as they explore how recent amendments to Schedule 1 of FICA impact your business.
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podcast | Business Law Focus | climate tech
02 Jun 2023BY Ridwaan Boda Is climate tech the real solution or just greenwashing? Join the discussion on whether these innovations are truly capable of addressing our environmental challenges or if we need bolder approaches.
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ENSign podcast | enforcement of foreign arbitral awards in Ghana
23 May 2023BY David Adu-Tutu Jr , David A Asiedu AND Joseph Konadu Gain valuable insights into Ghana's legal framework for ensuring fair and just outcomes in foreign arbitration arbitration. Tune in for an intriguing and informative podcast episode you won't want to miss.
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webinar | emerging risks for trustees
22 May 2023BY Zeyn Bhyat , Deon Beachen , Era Gunning , Jessica Blumenthal , Robert Gad AND Megan Stuart-Steer Stay informed and navigate your role effectively as a trustee with our expert panelists discussing the latest developments in the Trust Property Control Act. Gain valuable insights to ensure compliance and success in your responsibilities.
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a conversation on employment law with Moodz Media
19 May 2023BY Dion Masher AND Shrivan Dabee Uncover the intricacies of #remoteworking, #harassment, and more with our employment law experts Shrivan Dabee and Dion Masher in conversation with Moodz Media.
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