VAT treatment of electronic services: South Africa’s proposed new regime released for public comment
10 Sep 2024
BY Jo-Paula Roman
The much-anticipated amendments to the regulations for purposes of the definition of “electronic services” in section 1 of the VAT Act, have been released for public comment.
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Proposed amendment: Gold mines to be subject to the VAT reverse charge on valuable metal
10 Sep 2024
BY Annelie Giles
National Treasury published a draft amendment to the Domestic Reverse Charge Regulations on Valuable Metal on 1 August 2024. Gold mining title holders may be subject to a VAT reverse charge from 1 April 2025, with commentary due by 31 August 2024.
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In case you missed it: ENS 2024 CPD Series
10 Sep 2024
BY Jessica Blumenthal
For the past four years, we've offered CPD sessions for our clients and the broader financial services sector during the second quarter, using the series to discuss technical legal topics our practitioners have been considering.
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In Review: Week One of the Two-Pot System
10 Sep 2024
BY Leigh Sedice AND Emma Dachs
The two-pot system, implemented on 1 September 2024, has altered the South African retirement fund landscape. Applying to most funds, excluding unclaimed benefit funds and pensioners, it aims to tackle two key challenges of the previous system.
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Africa Tax in Brief
10 Sep 2024
BY Celia Becker
The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Draft Regulations on processing Health and Sex Life Data under POPIA
10 Sep 2024
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Wilmari Strachan
The Information Regulator has published final draft regulations under Section 112(2)(c) of POPIA outlining the conditions under which certain responsible parties may process personal information concerning the health or sex life of data subjects.
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The High Court of Uganda upholds PPDA directive to boost competition in public procurement of motor vehicles
09 Sep 2024
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Martha Mutamba
The Ugandan High Court has upheld a decision to expand vehicle suppliers for public entities, boosting competition despite opposition from manufacturers who previously held a near monopoly.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 562 | 08 Sep 2024
issue 562
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Challenging the legality and force of presidential directives in Uganda
03 Sep 2024
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Phillip Muhumuza
It has become commonplace for the President of Uganda to issue directives to ministers, government agencies, and officials, with the public generally believing these orders must be strictly followed.
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Software in computer programmes – a South African judgment
03 Sep 2024
This article discusses a recent South African judgment dealing with alleged copyright infringement of a computer programme, Emisha Software (Pty) Ltd v Servsol Software Solutions CC and others
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New Uniform Law on banking adopted within the UMOA (FCFA-XOF) monetary zone: current developments and impact on FinTechs.
03 Sep 2024
BY Guillaume P. Blanc AND Christopher Webb
A new "Uniform Banking Law" has been adopted by the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UMOA) to unify banking regulations across its member states, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Mali, Niger, Senegal, and Togo.
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A trade mark case for sport fanatics
03 Sep 2024
BY Gaelyn Scott
Regular readers know we frequently cover IP judgments from Australia and New Zealand, particularly cases that address a range of IP issues. In this article, we discuss a recent intriguing IP case from Australia.
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Technical systems and secrets
03 Sep 2024
BY Dr. Bernard Dippenaar
Judge Sher of the Western Cape Supreme Court recently issued a judgment on unlawful competition and copyright infringement, highlighting an often overlooked area of IP law; this article will focus on the key legal aspects.
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Mauritius: Amendments brought to the Workers’ Rights Act 2019 by the Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024
03 Sep 2024
BY Shrivan Dabee AND Lenika Tannoo
Recent amendments to Mauritian labor laws enhance worker protections, with changes to migrant worker rules, parental leave, and extreme weather regulations; with further wage adjustment regulations expected soon.
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Key changes introduced by Rwanda's new Intellectual Property law
03 Sep 2024
BY Eustache Ngoga
Rwanda's new IP Law overhauls the country’s intellectual property framework, enhances the protection of intellectual property, and aligns Rwanda’s IP regime with international standards.
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