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EXPERTISE Competition regulation is evolving rapidly throughout Africa, making it more and more challenging for businesses to navigate regulatory hurdles across a multiplicity of diverse countries. It is vita…
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South Africa proposes tougher beneficial ownership rules: what companies need to know

In the news | 29 May 2026
BY Sanjay Kassen, Doron Joffe
The new General Laws (Anti-Money Laundering and Combating Terrorism Financing) Amendment Bill, 2026, introduced in the National Assembly on 27 May 2026, proposes significant changes to beneficial own…
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PRECCA Section 34A decoded: The case for dedicated anti-fraud programmes

18 Nov 2025
BY Adrian Roux, Steven Powell
As we observe International Fraud Awareness Week (16–22 November), it is an ideal time to highlight the value of robust anti-fraud and anti-corruption compliance programmes for organisations.
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Strengthening Rwanda’s anti-financial crime defences: Enhanced oversight and global alignment

13 Oct 2025
BY Steven Powell, Désiré Kamanzi, Tendai Jangara
Rwanda has strengthened its AML/CFT regime with amendments to Law No. 045/2021, expanding the Financial Intelligence Centre’s powers, tightening compliance for reporting entities and boosting interna…
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FCA fines Barclay’s GBP42M: AML wake-up call for South African institutions

18 Jul 2025
BY Tendai Jangara
The United Kingdom Financial Conduct Authority has imposed a GBP42 million penalty on Barclays Bank for shortcomings in its anti-money-laundering systems and controls.
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The ripple effects of Trump’s pause on FCPA enforcement

07 Apr 2025
BY Steven Powell
In February 2025, President Trump signed an Executive Order instructing the Attorney General to pause FCPA enforcement for 180 days — a move aimed at easing regulatory burdens but sparking concerns a…
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The Petroleum Supply (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Anti-competitive or not?

07 Nov 2023
BY Phillip Karugaba, 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 …
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Watch out employers: your non-compete and no-poaching agreements may also be considered anti-competitive in South Africa

08 Aug 2023
BY Ryan Goodman, Lameez Mayet
With competition authorities worldwide scrutinising the labour market, non-compete and no-poaching agreements between employers and employees may be regarded as anti-competitive under certain competi…
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South Africa Anti-Corruption Guide 2022

30 Nov 2022
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Learn more about South Africa'a anti-corruption laws in World Law Group's Anti-Corruption Guide 2022, authored by ENSafrica's Steven Powell
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Anti-bribery: without proper due diligence, you can be held liable for third-party corruption

15 Aug 2022
BY Suad Jacobs
If your organisation has operations or does business in foreign jurisdictions, it is most likely subject to the domestic anti-corruption legislation of those jurisdictions.
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webinar | anti-bribery and fraud in Namibia

28 Jun 2022
BY Charles Visser, Suad Jacobs
steps to reducing fraud and corruption in your business
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The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-money Laundering (Amendment) Bill 2021

16 Nov 2021
BY Nigel Shaw
The Proceeds of Crime and Anti-money Laundering Bill (the “Bill”) gazetted on 03 September 2021 seeks to amend the current Proceeds of Crime and Anti-money Laundering Act, 2009 (the “Act”).
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Ramaphosa’s anti-corruption message to the ANC is equally applicable to private sector leadership

26 Aug 2020
BY Candace Lategan
Those in leadership positions in corporate entities need to rise up and take a stand against the scourge of corruption, taking guidance from the president’s counsel.  
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Mauritius reinforces its anti-money laundering and terrorism financing laws

14 Jul 2020
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The Act aims to align Mauritius with the recommendations of the Financial Action Task Force and the EU Commission
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Mauritius’ Handbook and Guideline to strengthen their anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism framework

Africa regulatory ENSight | 28 Jan 2020
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Mauritius started the year on a high note in the area of anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism (“AML/CFT”) by issuing two complementary documents
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