Rwanda in brief | Issue 3
22 Oct 2024
Welcome to third issue of ENS' Rwanda in brief, focusing on the latest legal and regulatory updates across Rwanda's corporate commercial, banking and finance industries.
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Constitutional Court upholds the rights of innocent service providers who fulfil obligations under invalid public contracts
21 Oct 2024
BY Pippa Reyburn , Yana van Leeve , Alexandra Maree AND Lwandile Msimanga
The Constitutional Court's judgment in Greater Tzaneen Municipality v Bravospan highlights the common issue of contract disputes between state organs and service providers, emphasising the need for clear agreements and proper dispute resolution.
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Being a “loan shark” at work can result in dismissal
21 Oct 2024
BY Siphile Hlwatika
South Africa's R50 billion stokvel sector is vital for social protection. However, in Kaweng v SANBI, the Labour Court assessed the fairness of an employee's dismissal for running an illegal money-lending scheme disguised as a stokvel.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 568 | 20 Oct 2024
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Attractiveness of African stock markets for foregin investors: An analytical perspective
17 Oct 2024
BY Celia Becker
Originally published in the Journal of Securities Operations & Custody Volume 16 Number 4 | Henry Stewart Publications
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South Africa: Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 (“MHSA“) – Publication of Explanatory Summary of the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024
16 Oct 2024
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn , Celeste Coles , Gerhardt Ehlers , Juanita Broom , Tyla Foster AND Warren Hendricks
On Monday, 14 October 2024, GN. 5424 of 2024 was published in Government Gazette No. 51390, in terms of which the Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has published an Explanatory Summary of the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill, 2024.
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The limits of new grounds of appeal
15 Oct 2024
BY Mmangaliso Nzimande AND Oreneile Jibilili
Recently, the Johannesburg High Court examined whether a taxpayer could raise "new grounds" of appeal under Rule 32(3) of the Tax Court Rules, not included in the original objection, and determine if such grounds were permitted in the appeal.
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Data as an asset
15 Oct 2024
BY Wilmari Strachan
Companies looking to monetise data must comply with data privacy laws by implementing strong governance frameworks and seeking legal advice to ensure legal and ethical compliance.
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Who should receive decretal sums, litigants or lawyers? Uganda’s Attorney General sparks debate
15 Oct 2024
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Phillip Muhumuza
Uganda's Attorney General directed that damages from government lawsuits be paid directly to litigants, not lawyers, to ensure transparency, and said his office won't handle lawyer-client fee agreements.
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Tax in Brief
15 Oct 2024
Issue 132 of ENS' tax in brief, a snapshot of the latest tax developments in South Africa.
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The waiting game: Uganda’s delayed competition regulations leave market players in limbo
15 Oct 2024
BY Phillip Karugaba , Martha Mutamba AND Renata Nyakairu
Uganda's long-awaited Competition Act took effect on 19 April 2024, aiming to promote a fairer economy. The Trade Ministry has until 21 October 2024 to present competition regulations, but delays have raised concerns among market players.
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South Africa: Mine Health and Safety Act, 1996 – New Guidance Note published for the Management of Latent Tuberculosis Infection in the South African Mining Industry
15 Oct 2024
BY Willem le Roux , Pieter Colyn , Celeste Coles , Gerhardt Ehlers , Juanita Broom , Tyla Foster AND Warren Hendricks
On 11 October 2024, the Chief Inspector of Mines issued a Guidance Note for managing latent tuberculosis in South Africa's mining industry, published in Government Gazette No. 51368.
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ENS extends our condolences to the family, friends, and colleagues of Tito Mboweni.
14 Oct 2024
We remember Tito Mboweni, a dedicated activist and faithful public servant.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 567 | 13 Oct 2024
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Creating Safe Spaces: The Role of Employers on World Mental Health Day
10 Oct 2024
BY Lauren Salt AND Lara Keil
Every year, 10 October marks World Mental Health Day. According to Sapien Labs’ 2023 and 2024 Annual Mental State of the World Reports, South Africa is ranked among the lowest countries in terms of mental health.
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