Revised Public Interest Guidelines: Are they really in the public interest?
11 Oct 2023
BY Aidan Scallan AND Macalen Chetty
The Competition Amendment Act targeted economic transformation in South Africa, introducing a public interest criterion focusing on ownership diversity in mergers.
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Rwanda's Data Protection Law: Four days left for full compliance deadline
11 Oct 2023
BY Eustache Ngoga
Just four days remain for Rwandan businesses to meet the Data Protection Act's compliance deadline, ending on 15 October 2023.
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Real Estate Regulation Bill, 2023
10 Oct 2023
BY Nigel Shaw , Brenda Matu AND Wesley Okoth
The Real Estate Regulation Bill was gazetted on 11 September 2023 in Kenya with the aim of regulating real estate agents, property developers, and land-buying companies that subdivide land for sale.
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Unlocking employee well-being: World Mental Health Day insights for employers
10 Oct 2023
BY Lauren Salt AND Lara Keil
World Mental Health Day serves as a reminder to employers of their obligations and acts as a prompt to prioritise this issue on their agendas, as the impact of mental health can directly affect the employer's bottom line.
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The emergence of electronic conveyancing in Ghana
10 Oct 2023
Parliament of Ghana passed the new Land Act in December 2020 with introducing many reforms, including the introduction of E-conveyancing or electronic conveyancing.
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Is love blind in the workplace? Regulating romantic relationships at work
10 Oct 2023
Employers should consider setting appropriate guidelines for romantic workplace relationships to clearly define what is expected of employees and assist in mitigating any risks or harm that may result from relationships in the workplace.
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Trustee Compliance: Existing and upcoming Master’s office and SARS reporting deadlines
10 Oct 2023
BY Anika Wright
Trustees are crucial for trust management, but recent laws impose strict reporting rules with hefty penalties for non-compliance
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Labour Court: Harassment on arbitrary grounds is not a free-for-all
10 Oct 2023
BY Jessie Gertzen AND Amy Pawson
A recent South African Labor Court ruling on Employment Equity Act harassment claims, underscores the importance of presenting objective evidence and providing clear explanations for such cases.
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Evil twins in the metaverse: a safe haven for identity theft and fraud?
10 Oct 2023
Identity theft in the metaverse is a concern, as there are currently no measures in place to prevent a user from creating a digital avatar in the metaverse which replicates a person’s identity and likeness.
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Death before dishonour: equity in contracts
10 Oct 2023
BY Isaivan Naidoo AND Alexander Powell
Equitable contracts foster trust and cooperation, reducing disputes and negotiation time. ENS's team can help with fair IT contract negotiation.
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Regulating the "Tech" in FinTech
10 Oct 2023
BY Ridwaan Boda AND Shaaista Tayob
In fintech, robust legal documentation is essential for compliance and long-term success. Ensure IP assignments, developer contracts, privacy policies, and more are in place with guidance from ENS's Technology, Media, and Telecommunications Team.
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Risks of contracting with IT vendors
10 Oct 2023
This article discusses risks in IT vendor engagements and emphasizes how well-drafted contracts can protect organizations from legal and financial issues. Legal counsel is essential in this process.
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TMT ENSight | issue 18
10 Oct 2023
Welcome to the 18th issue of ENSafrica's TMT ENSight, focusing on topics, news and analysis of novel and interesting developments in the technology, media and telecommunications space.
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Africa Business In Brief
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Lifting the corporate veil for fraudulent trading
03 Oct 2023
BY Phillip Karugaba AND Anita Kenyangi
The Companies Act allows the High Court to lift the corporate veil where a company or its directors are involved in tax evasion or fraud.
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