ENS’ IP team members recognised as IAM Global Leaders 2024
04 Dec 2023
IAM Global Leaders are a select few chosen from those with gold-tier ranking in the IAM Patent 1000 for their expertise, and we're thrilled to have our IP Executives, Dr Joanne van Harmelen and Rowan Forster recognised
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 525 | 03 Dec 2023
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Navigating disability inclusion in the workplace
28 Nov 2023
BY Lauren Salt AND Lara Keil
As South Africa marks Disability Rights Awareness Month, employers are reminded of their obligation to take steps to promote equal opportunity in the workplace.
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Key takeaways from ENS | Namibia’s inter-office panel discussion on ESG
28 Nov 2023
ENS | Namibia recently hosted a panel discussion, focusing on ESG trends such as decarbonisation and sustainable financing shaping the Namibian landscape.
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Africa Tax in Brief
28 Nov 2023
BY Celia Becker
The latest tax news and developments across Africa
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Competition concerns as the President of Uganda assents to the Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Act 2023
28 Nov 2023
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Martha Mutamba
The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Act, 2023 (“the Act”) has received Presidential assent in a record-breaking ten days from the date that it was passed by Ugandan Parliament.
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 524 | 26 Nov 2023
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ENS excels in 2023 IFLR 1000 rankings and Women Leaders
23 Nov 2023
ENS has again been recognised in the IFLR1000 2023 rankings, reaffirming our commitment to give expert advice, innovative solutions, and client satisfaction, all guided by original thinking.
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Executive Chairperson of ENS | Namibia, Hartmut Ruppel granted the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Law Society of Namibia.
22 Nov 2023
Hartmut's journey from a young lawyer to a prominent leader in Namibia's legal and political landscape is an inspiring narrative of dedication to the betterment of society, perseverance, and an commitment to the principles of justice and equality.
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FSCA and PA publish Joint Standard 1 of 2023 aimed at safeguarding financial institutions through robust IT governance and risk management.
22 Nov 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda
FSCA and PA's Joint Standard 1 of 2023 provides for robust IT Governance and Risk Management structures, ensuring confident navigation of the evolving cyber landscape by financial institutions and insurers.
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Regulation 15(4) of the B-BBEE Regulations: B-BBEE Commission non- compliance
21 Nov 2023
BY Aslam Moosajee , Shenaaz Munga AND Olonathando Nxumalo
Court challenges arise as B-BBEE Commission decisions are overturned due to non-compliance with Regulation 15(4)'s one-year timeframe
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Kenya’s proposed land transaction fee revisions
21 Nov 2023
BY Nigel Shaw , Brenda Matu AND Azizah Timimi
The Government of Kenya plans to increase the fees for various land transactions, with the primary objective to modify current statutory instruments governing fees for diverse services within the Ministry of Lands
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Key considerations and compliance challenges as South Africa nears implementation of groundbreaking "Failure to Prevent Corrupt Activities Offence"
21 Nov 2023
BY Steven Powell , Adrian Roux AND Timon Prins
The imminent introduction of the "Failure to Prevent Corruption Offence" in South Africa requires careful consideration, read on to learn more about its potential impact
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 523 | 19 Nov 2023
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Supreme Court of Kenya judgment: Due diligence crucial on potential property investments
14 Nov 2023
BY Nigel Shaw , Brenda Matu AND Azizah Timimi
In the recent case of Torino Enterprises Limited v Attorney General (Petition 5 (E006) of 2022), the Supreme Court (“court”) issued a judgment which could impact land acquisition procedures in Kenya.
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