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Simba v Vantage: A rare exception exposing a loophole in Uganda’s Arbitration Law

The Court of Appeal’s decision in Simba Properties v Vantage Mezzanine marks a notable shift from Uganda’s usual stance of minimal court intervention in arbitration, particularly post-award.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 607
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Enhancing consumer identity protections: New amendments to the National Credit Act

Minister Mpho Parks Tau has proposed amendments to the National Credit Act regulations to strengthen consumer identification, data submission, and credit risk practices.
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Piercing the corporate veil of close corporations

Close corporations, like companies, have separate legal personality, meaning members are not personally liable for the CC’s debts just by virtue of membership. Section 2(3) of the Close Corporations Act makes this clear.
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Sun International and Peermont: Behind the failed transaction

Sun International’s proposed acquisition of Peermont was set to reshape South Africa’s hospitality and gaming sector, but it ultimately highlights the risks of merging in tightly regulated, concentrated industries.
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Breaking the bank: South Africa’s payment system shake-up welcomes non-bank players

SARB’s proposed exemption and directive could open South Africa’s payments system to non-bank players, without needing a banking license. But strict safeguards, authorisation, and ongoing oversight will still apply.
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High Court of Uganda affirms legality of cross-border lending: Key clarifications for global investors

A recent decision by the High Court of Uganda has provided significant clarity on the regulatory landscape for cross-border syndicated lending in Uganda
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Draft Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports, 2025 – Public comments invited

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition has published the Draft Block Exemption for the Promotion of Exports, 2025 under the Competition Act, 89 of 1998, and is inviting public comment within 15 business days.
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Draft Carbon Budget Regulations: What South African businesses need to know

South Africa is introducing its first mandatory carbon budgeting system, requiring high emitters to register, report, and reduce emissions under new draft regulations now open for public comment.
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Washes of green in the fashion industry

Long known for its opaque supply chains, the fashion industry is now facing increasing scrutiny from regulators and consumers who demand strong environmental performance - making non-compliance more risky than ever.
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The potential in a cup of coffee

Coffee may fuel the workplace, but its global popularity - over two billion cups daily, comes with a significant environmental cost, especially from the waste generated throughout its production and consumption.
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Tax in brief

Issue 151 of ENS’ tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 606
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South Africa: Occupational Diseases in Mines and Works Act, 78 of 1973 (“ODMWA”) – Adjusted Levies in terms of ODMWA

The Minister of Health has adjusted the levies payable by controlled mines and works to the Mines and Works Compensation Fund, as determined by the Compensation Commissioner under Section 62 of ODMWA. The revised levies take effect on 1 August 2025.
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Save the date – East African Community ("EAC") Merger Control Framework to launch on 1 November 2025

The East African Community Competition Authority has announced that, from 1 November 2025, it will begin accepting notifications of mergers with cross-border effects.
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Podcast | The money show | How the mid-term budget is affecting one's income tax

15 Nov 2021
BY Charles de Wet How the mid-term budget is affecting one's income tax, ENSafrica's Charled de Wet joined The Money Show to discuss the Finance Minister's speech in detail.

ENSafrica webinar | combating cybercrime in Kenya | WED 10 NOV

12 Nov 2021
BY Roy Gillespie , Nigel Shaw AND Mahesh Acharya COVID-19 continues to accelerate technology trends such as online shopping, digital payments, remote work, tele-health and online learning. Watch our webinar to find out more about what this means for you.
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Podcast | Business Law Focus | More questions than answers about worker rights in gig economy

04 Nov 2021
BY Dion Masher In the latest episode of the Business Law Focus Podcast, Employment Exec Dion Masher discusses South Africa’s standing in the global rise of the ‘gig economy'.

Podcast | OFM Business Hour | Talking counterfeit goods in Kenya

29 Oct 2021
BY Mahesh Acharya ENSafrica's Mahesh Acharya joined Olebogeng Motse on the OFM Business Hour to talk about counterfeit goods in Kenya

ENSafrica webinar | Arbitration in Africa | THU 28 OCT

28 Oct 2021
BY Celia Becker A discussion on #arbitration in Africa featuring AELEX Managing Partner Adedapo Tunde-Olowu, SAN, FCIArb, FCTI and ENSafrica Heads of Office in #Mauritius and #Rwanda respectively Thierry Koenig and Désiré Kamanzi.
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ENSafrica webinar | Tourism and hospitality in a vaccinated world | THU 14 OCT

14 Oct 2021
BY Esti Brand , Tracy van Wyk AND Lauren Salt Streamed live on Oct 14, 2021
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Podcast | Pop in with POPIA | Rakhee Dullabh, Era Gunnning and Nicole Gabryk

13 Oct 2021
BY Era Gunning Era Gunning, Rahkee Dullabh and Nicole Gabryk, ENSafrica's POPIA experts, present their new podcast series called "pop in with POPIA". This episode focuses on the right to access and be forgotten

Podcast | OFM | New PAIA regulations places more responsibility on information officers’ shoulders

30 Sep 2021
The latest published regulations pertaining to the Promotion of Access to Information Act (PAIA) places more responsibilities on information officers’ already burdened shoulders.

PODCAST | POPIA direct marketing | Rakhee Dullabh, Era Gunnning and Nicole Gabryk

28 Sep 2021
BY Era Gunning POPIA and direct marketing; the intersection unpacked.

ENSafrica webinar | competition and consumer protection: a united front? | WED 15 SEP

16 Sep 2021
Streamed live
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ENSafrica webinar | a legal perspective on emerging technologies | THU 9 SEP

14 Sep 2021
Streamed live on Sep 9, 2021
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Podcast | The Money Show | The beer industry appeals for excise relief on low-alcohol products

03 Sep 2021
BY Charles de Wet The beer industry appeals for excise relief on low-alcohol products

OFM Business Hour | Can I be fired for misconduct by association? | ITAYI GWAUNZA

16 Aug 2021
Can I be fired for misconduct by association?

Business Law Focus | The new regime for global corporate taxes | PETER DACHS

16 Aug 2021
The new regime for global corporate taxes

PODCAST | Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace | Lauren Salt

11 Aug 2021
Mandatory vaccinations in the workplace