Workplace safety: Is it a disciplinary offence to come to work while sick?
14 Nov 2023
BY Jessie Gertzen AND Tshepo Mofokeng
In DHL Supply Chain (Pty) Ltd v Sauls F N.O. and Others, the Labour Court upheld the fair dismissal of an employee who knowingly endangered others during COVID-19, justifying dismissal due to deliberate risk
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Kenya’s Privatisation Bill 2023 is now law
14 Nov 2023
BY Mahesh Acharya , Minna Mumma AND Wesley Omondi
Kenya's new Privatisation Bill 2023, effective from October 27, restructures the privatisation framework. Read more to find out about key changes.
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Exploring the risks of Large Language Models in business operations
14 Nov 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Alexander Powell
Whilst Large Language Models like ChatGPT have soared in popularity in 2023, so to has the risk of hacking. Companies must implement oversight and cybersecurity measures to mitigate these risks.
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Cosmetic skins in video games: player and brand rights
14 Nov 2023
Gaming platforms vary in refund policies for digital cosmetic items, users should scrutinize agreements for rights and liabilities, e-sports, cosmetic items, downloadable content, call of duty
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Artificial Intelligence and surveillance
14 Nov 2023
BY Isaivan Naidoo AND Alexander Powell
AI-synthesised deepfakes raises concerns for identity theft and misinformation. Mitigation involves minimising digital footprints, updating passwords, using webcam privacy tools, and being very cautious online.
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TMT ENSight | issue 19
14 Nov 2023
Welcome to the 19th issue of ENS' TMT ENSight, focusing on topics, news and analysis of novel and interesting developments in the technology, media and telecommunications space.
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Tax in Brief | Issue 112
14 Nov 2023
Tax in Brief | Issue 112
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The role of internal investigations in combatting fraud
13 Nov 2023
BY Candace Lategan
International Fraud Week is an opportunity to highlight risk mitigation strategies, this article takes a look at the importance of internal corporate investigations and their role in ethical conduct
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Africa Business In Brief
issue 522 | 12 Nov 2023
issue 522
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The launch of the Voluntary Carbon Market in South Africa
09 Nov 2023
BY James Brand , Jessica Blumenthal , Len Vorster , Mansoor Parker AND Binti Shah
Voluntary carbon markets, VCMs. carbon credits, mandatory compliance markets, RECs, Xpansiv, decarbonisation, VCMI, greenwashing, JSE,
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Navigating South Africa's new Beneficial Ownership Requirements: A guide for trusts
07 Nov 2023
BY Leonard Bilchitz AND Tevin Ramalu
Trustees must now maintain beneficial ownership records for trusts to enhance transparency, with penalties for non-compliance.
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Navigating South Africa's new Beneficial Ownership Requirements: A guide for companies
07 Nov 2023
BY Leonard Bilchitz AND Tevin Ramalu
Companies must maintain a register for individuals with 5%+ ownership, with penalties for non-compliance under the Companies Act. Some exemptions apply, notably for listed companies.
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The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Anti-competitive or not?
07 Nov 2023
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Martha Mutamba
The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023 seeks to create a monopoly in Uganda's petroleum market. This raises questions about its alignment with the recently passed Competition Act, which aims to promote fair competition.
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X: Trade mark and regulatory issues
06 Nov 2023
BY Gaelyn Scott
Elon Musk's rebranding of Twitter to "X" faces a trade mark lawsuit while X Corp is under EU regulatory scrutiny for content issues. The outcome of these challenges is critical for all involved.
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Karoo Lamb – Up there with Parma Ham and Champagne
06 Nov 2023
Karoo Lamb has gained Geographical Indication (GI) status in South Africa, providing it with protection similar to products like Parma ham and Champagne.
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