Constitutional Court adopts a tough line against corrupt behaviour
14 Apr 2020
BY Aslam Moosajee AND Vishana Makan
The recent Constitutional Court judgment in National Director of Public Prosecutions v Botha N.O. and Another considered the issue of whether a proportionality analysis is required for the forfeiture of unlawful proceeds
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Uganda: the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak on the landlord and tenant relationship
14 Apr 2020
BY Rachel Musoke AND Sheila Pacuto
In response to the efforts to curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak, the Ministry of Health published regulations providing for the closure of various places
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Mauritius: Coronavirus (COVID-19) impact on financial institutions
14 Apr 2020
The outbreak of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and the incidental measures adopted by the Mauritian government represent serious potential impact for financial institutions in general.
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Mauritius: Competition Commission clarifies application of competition law rules during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis
14 Apr 2020
BY Shrivan Dabee
The Competition Commission of Mauritius (“CCM”) has issued a communiqué on 9 April 2020 stating that it understands that:
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South Africa: Regulating employee conduct while working remotely
14 Apr 2020
A new dawn has come in the world of employment where many South African employees are required to work from home as a measure to curb the rapid spread of the new life threatening Coronavirus
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Compensation for loss arising from protected strikes: some thoughts on an employer’s options
14 Apr 2020
BY Peter le Roux AND Jessie Moore
A strike, and employees’ actions during a strike, will almost inevitably cause an employer losses.
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South Africa: Estate planning during a pandemic: are your affairs in order?
14 Apr 2020
BY Deon Beachen
The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, which has disrupted lives and continues to wreak havoc on the global economy, has seen a sudden and dramatic shift in the way we live.
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South Africa: All Industries excluding the mining industry: is there an obligation on employers to report and investigate incidents of employees contracting the Coronavirus (COVID-19) ?
14 Apr 2020
BY Willem le Roux AND Tyla Foster
Several health and safety obligations (both general and specific) towards employees are imposed on an employer or user in respect of the "workplace".
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Mauritius: Capital markets | practical considerations in the context of the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
14 Apr 2020
BY Elsie Rasolohery Pascal
The Stock Exchange of Mauritius Ltd (“SEM”) made an announcement on 14 April 2020 regarding the filing of issuers’ financial statement for the financial year ending 31 December 2019.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 347 | 12 Apr 2020
issue 347
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South Africa: New amendments to the coronavirus (COVID-19) TERS Directive clarify who can apply for relief benefits and how
09 Apr 2020
BY Lauren Salt AND Jessie Moore
Where do things now stand after the amendments? We discuss some of the key takeaways for employers.
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South African Mining Industry: Practical considerations for employers relating to coronavirus (COVID-19), post lockdown
09 Apr 2020
BY Pieter Colyn AND Warren Hendricks
General duties and obligations of employer in terms of the MHSA
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South Africa: Coronavirus (COVID-19) TERS: a guide to the updated memorandum of agreement for employers
09 Apr 2020
BY Lauren Salt AND Hlengiwe Mahlangu
the Unemployment Insurance Fund released four new memoranda of agreement to be used when employers apply for the COVID-19 Temporary Relief Scheme
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Kenya: key highlights of the Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020
07 Apr 2020
BY Binti Shah AND Matthew Arrumm
Kenya: key highlights of the Business Laws (Amendment) Act, 2020
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ENSafrica | African competition roundup | issue 1 | April 2020
07 Apr 2020
ENSafrica | African competition roundup | issue 1 | April 2020
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