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Calling out racism at work: Lessons from the Labour Appeal Court’s Qomoyi Judgment

Accusations of racism at work demand careful, contextual analysis. A recent Labour Appeal Court judgment confirms that calling a manager “racist” does not automatically justify dismissal, and reinforces the need for fair, proportionate discipline.
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Newsflash | Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations, 2026

The Consumer Protection Act Amendment Regulations, 2026 introduce stricter rules for direct marketing, mandating registration, database cleansing and enforcement measures with immediate effect.
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Tough transition? How the bond market should prepare for JIBAR cessation

The shift from JIBAR to ZARONIA is underway, creating practical challenges for the bond market, including how legacy instruments are treated, what proposed legislation means for noteholders and how issuers can manage an orderly transition.
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The Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026: Implications for Uganda's tourism sector

Uganda’s draft Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026 could pose serious risks to the tourism sector by restricting foreign funding, partnerships and information flows. This alert examines the implications for operators, investors and lenders.
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Uganda’s proposed 5% withholding Tax on foreign debt

Uganda’s Income Tax (Amendment) Bill, 2026 proposes a new 5% withholding tax on certain cross‑border interest payments now exempt, a shift that could significantly impact how foreign debt into Uganda is structured by borrowers and lenders.
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When enforcement overreaches: What a recent FICA judgment means for sanctions

A Gauteng High Court judgment reinforces that fair process is essential in FICA enforcement, holding that penalties cannot be calculated for periods before the regulator had lawful supervisory authority. This decision sets limits on regulator power.
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Updating your MSA for a changing world

Where an MSA has been updated to account for technological change, is it capable of responding to a world that is no longer stable, predictable or uniform?
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Africa Business In Brief

issue 637
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In Memoriam: Judge Taswell Papier

A tribute honouring the life, service and judicial legacy of Judge Taswell Papier, recognising his contribution to justice and the South African legal community.
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Vibe Coding: Developing applications at speed but at what cost?

Vibe coding offers faster turnaround, lower development costs and enables smaller teams to build sophisticated applications and software. However, deploying AI‑generated code into production introduces significant legal risk.
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Ghana's new Investment Promotion Bill: What investors need to know

In response to the changing investment landscape in Ghana, Parliament has passed the Ghana Investment Promotion Authority Bill, 2026, which is now awaiting presidential assent.
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Ceasefire announced, what will consequences be for shipping being diverted around the Cape of Good Hope?

Although the announced ceasefire must surely be seen as a positive development for global shipping, analysts are warning that they expect only a limited increase in shipping and no “mass exodus” of ships through the strait of Hormuz.
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South Africa: Occupational Health and Safety Act, 1993 – Noise Exposure Regulations, 2024 – Exemption from the provisions of Regulation 8(3)

Notice 7292 was published in Government Gazette No. 54405, in terms of which the Chief Inspector of Occupational Health and Safety, under section 40(3)(b) of the OHASA, granted an exemption from the requirements of regulation 8(3) of the NER.
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How South Africa’s Credit Guarantee Vehicle can rewire bank capital

South Africa’s proposed Credit Guarantee Vehicle could turn sovereign infrastructure risk into MDB exposure, unlocking bank balance sheets. With IBRD backing, it promises lower risk weights, LEX relief and a scalable model to crowd in global capital.
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Donald Trump:Trade marks and America’s 250th birthday commemoration

Donald Trump is known to be big on intellectual property focus, this article takes a look at the types of IP that Trump likes most.
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PPPs in Southern Africa: Closing the financing gap for infrastructure development

13 Jun 2024
Africa faces an annual infrastructure financing gap of USD68-108 billion according to the African Development Bank, leading countries to seek private investment. Watch our webinar to hear our experts discuss PPP laws and policy frameworks in Africa.
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Tax Masterclass: Mergers and Acquisitions (Part one)

07 Jun 2024
BY Kristel van Rensburg , Ntebaleng Sekabate AND Mmangaliso Nzimande Our tax masterclass continues, watch as our tax experts discuss the planning and structuring of transactions, including the Term Sheet and considerations relevant to a share/asset deal, due diligence and structuring and funding.
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ENSign - Sensitive Terminations in Ghana

03 Jun 2024
BY David A Asiedu AND Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah Managing sensitive terminations involves handling the departure of key employees, such as a CEO or an HR director. Join David A. Asiedu and Amina Kaguah from Ghana as they discuss the legal and practical aspects of these types of terminations.

Overcoming hurdles in the “S” of ESG: A Blueprint for African Mining Corporates

30 May 2024
Watch our webinar featuring a panel of experts, in a discussion about how companies can navigate the "Social" aspects in ESG, the benefits of actively informing and involving key stakeholders.
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2024 Junior Mining Indaba and the MPRDA's 20th Anniversary year round up

16 May 2024
BY Zinzi Lawrence Listen to Dorencia Pillay and Zinzi Lawrence reflecting on last year's Junior Indaba and looking ahead to this year's event, including insights on the 20th anniversary of the MPRDA in South Africa.
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ENSign | Safeguarding your business with forensics in Ghana

14 May 2024
BY Steven Powell , David A Asiedu AND Joseph Konadu Join us on our latest podcast collaboration featuring our top legal minds from Ghana and South Africa as we dive into the world of forensic investigation.

Ensuring Continuity The Fate of Workers in Africa's Business Transfers

13 May 2024
BY Brian Patterson , Alex Ferreira , Charles Visser , Eustache Ngoga , Joe Mothibi , Nana Yaa Ahmed , Tracy Kakongi , Emmanuel Sauzier AND Jimmy Simiyu Explore the nuances of employee rights during business transitions with our diverse panel of African Employment practitioners. Gain insights from experts across the continent on navigating local laws, international standards, and union involvement.
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Weeding out insights from the LACs latest judgment

13 May 2024
BY Audrey Johnson , Balindile Shezi AND Peter le Roux Explore the LAC's groundbreaking ruling on workplace drug testing. Our experts dissect its impact on testing protocols and employment law in South Africa.
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Tax Masterclass | VAT – BGR 16, issue 3: a revised standard apportionment method

25 Apr 2024
BY Annelie Giles , Jo-Paula Roman , Charles de Wet , Riëtte Lombard AND Anjé Albertyn We discuss important developments in South Africa’s approach to apportionment and explore the practical implications of the items excluded from the standard turnover formula
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ENSign Podcast: navigating injunctions in Ghana

16 Apr 2024
BY David Adu-Tutu Jr AND David A Asiedu In the latest ENSign podcast, the team from Ghana discusses injunctions in litigation and break down what they really are.

Investing in Africa | Africa's data protection landscape: Legislation, enforcement, and best practices

04 Apr 2024
BY Celia Becker , Era Gunning , Patricia Jane Mumuni , Rehema Nakirya Ssemyalo AND Ayesha Rambajun Experience the pulse of Africa's data protection revolution in the legal realm. Dig deep into legal nuances, compliance strategies, and breach repercussions with our experts from South Africa, Mauritius, Ghana, and Uganda in our engaging webinar.
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Business Law Focus | SA Mining in the spotlight

19 Mar 2024
BY Otsile Matlou AND Ntsiki Adonisi Exploring the impact of the MPRDA in South African mining, Ntsiki Adonisi and Otsile Matlou recently joined Business Law Focus for an insightful discussion on its goals, successes, and challenges spanning the past two decades.
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Webinar | Budget Speech 2024 | Restoring Trust

22 Feb 2024
BY Jenny Klein , Mansoor Parker AND Charles de Wet Can South Africa's Budget Speech navigate SA's economic storm? Watch our expert panel dissect its promises and potential impact now on businesses and the nation.
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Green Bonds - What you need to know

08 Feb 2024
Embracing innovative financial instruments, such as green bonds, is pivotal to the mining industry achieving its ESG goals. Jordan Maze explores the how, what, and why of greenbonds, a key element of transitionfinance.
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Pop-up webinar | Degrees of Truth: fraudulent qualifications

08 Feb 2024
BY Peter le Roux , Suad Jacobs , Lauren Salt , Prencess Mohlahlo AND Gabi Mailula South Africa's job market is riddled with misrepresented qualifications, putting your business at risk. Join our expert panel as they dissect this critical issue.
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