Sustainable finance in Kenya
15 Aug 2023
BY Binti Shah , Nkatha Murungi Omondi AND Minna Mumma
The progress made in the regulation of sustainable finance in Kenya is promising and sustainable financing instruments are likely to increase in the upcoming years.
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The consequences of breaching a “Mushaarakah” agreement?
15 Aug 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Muhammed Moti
This case relates to a series of agreements in accordance with the principles of Islamic Shariah Law, in order to allow Albaraka Bank to advance a loan to New Turn for the purchase of immovable property at a profit.
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Gauteng Deputy Judge President critical of the State Attorney’s handling of a case
15 Aug 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Fathima Omar
The article discusses a recent judgment by the Deputy Judge President of the Gauteng Division of the High Court of South Africa (Johannesburg) in which the State Attorney was criticised for their handling of a case.
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The price of oversight: the importance of citing interested parties
15 Aug 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Inathi Mpapa
In a recent judgment by the Johannesburg High Court, the court rescinded a declaratory order which was granted by default in terms of section 2 of the Wills Act.
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Uganda’s Competition and Consumer Protection Act: delayed, but all is well
15 Aug 2023
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Martha Mutamba
Uganda’s recently passed Competition and Consumer Protection Act still awaits Presidential assent and coming into force. However, a recent positive resolution of an impasse in the media industry is a good sign for the coming law.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 509 | 13 Aug 2023
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Watch out employers: your non-compete and no-poaching agreements may also be considered anti-competitive in South Africa
08 Aug 2023
BY Ryan Goodman , Lameez Mayet AND Erykah Rantho
With competition authorities worldwide scrutinising the labour market, non-compete and no-poaching agreements between employers and employees may be regarded as anti-competitive under certain competition laws and regulations.
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Competition Commission releases long-awaited Final Report on Online Intermediation Platforms Market Inquiry
08 Aug 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda , Aidan Scallan , Priyanka Naidoo AND Macalen Chetty
The emergence of the digital economy has resulted in the establishment of many new businesses, many of which have grown to be very large and significant economic players in a very short space of time, disrupting the status quo among the old guard.
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Scoring own-goals: unequal pay in women’s sports
08 Aug 2023
BY Lauren Salt
Against the background of the FIFA Women’s World Cup, which kicked off on 20 July 2023, we look at some of the challenges South Africa’s national women’s football team has (red) flagged on their way into the top 16.
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Could personal income tax breaks ensure that all Namibians benefit from petroleum royalties?
08 Aug 2023
BY Rewaldo Quest AND Nicole Tjitendero
Although the oil blocks are yet to be commercially appraised, there is significant potential for petroleum royalties to be a highly lucrative source of income for the Namibian Government.
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Tax in brief | issue 105
08 Aug 2023
A snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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Contracting in the face of an economic crisis
08 Aug 2023
BY Isaivan Naidoo AND Kayla Casillo
As the global economy grapples with instability, contracting may become a daunting thought especially when it comes to commercial and legal risk appetite
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Risks with poor IT supplier selection
08 Aug 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Priyanka Naidoo
Failure to conduct proper due diligence on your IT supplier before you let them into your environment or integrate into your solutions can result in significant risks for your business.
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Information technology outsourcing and the application of Section 197 of the Labour Relations Act
08 Aug 2023
BY Isaivan Naidoo , Jan Norval AND Naledi Ramoabi
Employment patterns within the technology industry have changed, and these can often raise complex legal issues if a company has not taken the time to consider the consequences of outsourcing work.
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Upholding fiduciary responsibilities: a closer look at directors' roles in law firms
08 Aug 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Shenaaz Munga
Directors are obliged to take a keen interest in the financial management of their firms and there is an obligation on directors to understand, analyse and engage with the financial issues affecting the firm.
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webinar | treating customers fairly in the time of London Inter-Bank Offered Rate (LIBOR) transition
06 Apr 2022BY Deborah Carmichael AND Jessica Blumenthal ESG: changing financial services for good
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webinar | The financial sector code and the transformation of financial service providers
31 Mar 2022BY Zeyn Bhyat AND Danielle Laubscher ESG: changing financial services for good
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webinar | harassment in the workplace: what does the new code say?
30 Mar 2022BY Audrey Johnson , Pareen Rogers , Peter le Roux AND Siphamandla Dube A new code in SA, aiming to prevent and manage harassment in the workplace, has created a plethora of new obligations for employers.
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webinar | impact of carbon tax on the financial services industry
29 Mar 2022BY Mansoor Parker ESG: changing financial services for the good
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webinar | ESG: Core features of the Climate Change Bill, 2021
24 Mar 2022BY Carlyn Frittelli Davies , James Brand , Jessica Blumenthal AND Dalit Anstey Doing business in 2022 means taking ESG (Environment, Social and Governance) considerations into account.
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webinar | interdicts against violent strikers: what does the future hold?
10 Mar 2022BY Balindile Shezi , Dion Masher , Fritz Malan , Irvin Lawrence AND Peter le Roux Join ENSafrica Employment Executives as they analyse the recent Constitutional Court judgement.
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Budget 2022 recap
25 Feb 2022BY Dean du Toit AND Jula Mabena Join Jula Mabena and Dean du Toit for a quick recap of the 2022 South African Budget Speech.
Webinar | budget 2022: the path out of the pandemic
24 Feb 2022BY Jenny Klein , Mansoor Parker AND Charles de Wet Join ENSafrica Tax Executives together with Chief Economist Iraj Abedian, as they analyse and unpack what the Budget 2022 means for you from a tax perspective.
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ENSafrica webinar | tourism in Ghana: navigating the bumpy road ahead | TUE 22 FEB
24 Feb 2022BY Amina Abugdanpoka Kaguah ENSafrica Executive Amina Kaguah, who heads up our Ghana office, along with Mr Akwasi Agyeman and Mr Kojo Bentum-Williams discuss the challenges faced by Ghana's tourism industry.
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Webinar | influencer marketing: the double-edged sword of reach and reputation
10 Feb 2022BY André J Maré AND Waldo Steyn Many businesses are curious about influencer marketing but often do not fully appreciate the reputational risk associated with engaging an influencer.
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Webinar | combating cybercrime in Namibia
09 Feb 2022BY Charles Visser AND Suad Jacobs This is the first in our three-part Namibian webinar series on cybercrime, fighting fraud and corruption, and commercial crime.
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Webinar | cybercrimes act: caution ahead
04 Feb 2022BY Ridwaan Boda , Rakhee Dullabh AND Suad Jacobs ENSafrica Executives Ridwaan Boda, Rakhee Dullabh and Suad Jacobs discuss how cybercrime threatens to derail your business and explain the legal issues and practical implications of the Cybercrimes Act.
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State Capture Inquiry: The Zondo Report - How must recommendations be legally actioned? | Cape Talk Interview | 2
02 Feb 2022BY Steven Powell State Capture Inquiry | The Zondo Report - How must 'recommendations' be legally actioned? | Cape Talk Interview Part Two
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Podcast | Cape Talk | Looking ahead at state capture prosecutions
10 Jan 2022BY Steven Powell ENSafrica's Steven Powell joined Cape Talk’s John Maytham talking possible processions following the outcomes of the State Capture report