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Blocked means blocked: why consent cannot override a registered block under the NCC’s draft Guidelines

The draft Guidelines for Compliance with Opt-Out Regulations have been published for public comment, with written comments to be submitted before 17 October 2026.
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Africa Competition Law Quarterly Round-up (Issue No.3 of 2026 | JULY - SEPTEMBER 2026)

Your go-to source for the latest competition law updates across Africa
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Draft Opt-Out Registry Guidelines: what direct marketers need to do now

The NCC published draft Opt-Out Registry Guidelines on 2 Oct 2026. All direct marketers (retailers, insurers, banks, call centres, agents, dealers and NPOs) must register before marketing and renew annually.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 662
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General damages for breach of contract? Lessons from Kenya and Uganda

General damages for breach of contract in Kenya and Uganda are only available when losses genuinely cannot be calculated. If you can put a number on it, prove it. Both jurisdictions agree in substance, but phrase the rule from opposite directions.
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Highlights of the Kenyan Real Estate Market in 2025/2026

Kenya's real estate sector performed strongly in 2025, supported by favourable monetary policy, growing investor confidence and infrastructure development. This article unpacks the key highlights across the market and they signal for the sector.
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Shareholders' agreements in Mauritius: Is a fixed duration required?

A shareholders’ agreement that is silent on its duration risks being treated as a contract of indeterminate duration, which may allow either party to terminate it on reasonable notice.
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From red flag to frozen account - banking lessons on account-freezing powers and anti-money laundering

A bank may freeze an account where credible red flags point to suspected unlawful funds. A recent judgment highlights the importance of clear account terms, reasonable suspicion and swift action to prevent funds from disappearing fast.
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Tap, play, pay - embedded payments and the disappearing checkout

The future of payments may be defined by the disappearance of the checkout into everyday digital experiences. The regulatory challenge is to make sure that, as payments become more invisible, accountability does not.
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Kenya’s Trust Administration Act, 2026 officially takes effect

Kenya's Trust Administration Act, 2026 introduces one new framework for trust with new requirements for registration, beneficial ownership, trustee duties and compliance. This article looks at what this means for trustees and administrators.
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Data governance is not AI governance

As artificial intelligence becomes embedded into the systems and tools used by organisations, many businesses appear to assume that if their data is properly governed, their AI is too. That is not necessarily the case.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 661
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Tax in brief

Issue 177 of ENS’ tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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The importance of complying with a court order

The High Court of South Africa, North West Division, Mahikeng recently handed down judgment where it was called upon to decide whether brazen and sustained defiance of a court order resulted in contempt of court.
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The clock is ticking: Preparing issuers for the JIBAR to ZARONIA transition

South Africa’s JIBAR-to-ZARONIA transition is entering its final stages. A new JSE process helps issuers prepare early where existing documentation lacks sufficient fallback language for an automatic transition to the replacement benchmark.
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Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 8 | 2026

04 Aug 2026
A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 7 | 2026

17 Jul 2026
BY Tsepo Moleko A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 6 | 2026

03 Jul 2026
BY Nana Yaa Ahmed A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 5 | 2026

19 Jun 2026
A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

ENSign: Who owns African prints? Heritage, identity and IP

03 Jun 2026
BY Carol Masego Makutu , Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah AND Carmin Cornelius Who owns African prints? This podcast explores the heritage, commerce and copyright behind these much-loved textiles.

Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 4 | 2026

02 Jun 2026
A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

ENS webinar | FONTS | Creative asset or IP risk?

27 May 2026
BY Gaelyn Scott , Dr. Bernard Dippenaar AND Janine Thomas Fonts are powerful, but are you using them correctly? Janine Thomas and Bernard Dippenaar unpack font licensing, legal risks and common pitfalls — with real case insights to help you protect your brand.
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ENS webinars | When is an operation a mine

27 May 2026
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn AND Celeste Coles When is an operation legally considered a mine and what does that mean for health and safety? Hosted by our MOHS experts, Pieter Colyn, with insights from Willem Le Roux and Celeste Coles.
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ENSign | Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 3 | 2026

28 Apr 2026
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

ENSign | Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 2 | 2026

12 Apr 2026
BY Linda Sheehan A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

ENSign | Legal bytes over coffee: Episode 1 | 2026

31 Mar 2026
BY Ridwaan Boda A podcast where tech, media and telecoms law meets real conversation, one legal byte at a time.

South African Budget Speech 2026 Review

25 Feb 2026
BY Jenny Klein , Mansoor Parker , Ntebaleng Sekabate AND Charles de Wet Our annual South African budget speech webinar highlighting areas of legislative and policy focus and providing practical insights to assist stakeholders in preparing for the year ahead.
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ENSign | The Modern GC

23 Feb 2026
David A. Asiedu, Executive in Ghana, chats to Abena Aboagyewaah Owusu, Legal Affairs Manager at ENI Ghana Exploration & Production Ltd and Nana Kofi Asare, Head of Legal for MTN about the evolving role of General Counsel

Pop-up webinar | Revised COMESA Competition Regulations, now in force

05 Feb 2026
BY Jocelyn Katz Jocelyn Katz, Head of Competition at ENS in conversation with Dr Willard Mwemba, Chief Executive Officer of the COMESA Competition and Consumer Commission (CCCC) where they discuss the revised COMESA Competition Regulations.
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ENSign: The business case for sustainability: Practical insights for African SMEs and beyond

09 Dec 2025
BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies , Jessica Blumenthal AND Melaney Oldenhof This episode unpacks why sustainability remains a compelling business strategy, especially for African SMEs. We explore concrete drivers, practical tools and real-world examples across fashion, agriculture, energy and export-orientated value chains.