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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Same Script, Different Cast: An Analysis of the Proposed Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and Tax Procedures (Amendment) (no.2) Bill, 2024 in Kenya

In response to the current economic landscape and the need for sustainable public finance, National Treasury has proposed significant amendments aimed at enhancing tax compliance, broadening the tax base, and improving the overall fiscal framework in Kenya. An important q..

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Chibesakunda & Co.

Government’s Proposed Acquisition of Mining Rights Under the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill

Various stakeholders in the Zambian mining industry are eager to understand the implications of the draft Minerals Regulation Commission Bill once passed into law. A recurring theme that is causing apprehension amongst stake holders is section 15 of the Bill – which allow..

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Adams & Adams

A Rose by Any Other Name Would Smell as Sweet, but Sweet Enough to Be a Trade Mark?

South Africa is known internationally for its abundant flora. South African plant breeders regularly win awards at an international level for their unique and beautiful cultivars. From roses to aloes to all manner of drought-resistant and “South Africa friendly” flowers, ..

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FB Attorneys

Proposed Relaxation on Land Ownership for Diaspora Abandoned

On 26 June 2024, the Attorney General published the Written Law (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No.2) Bill, 2024. The Bill proposed, among others, amendments to the Land Act and the Immigration Act. Specifically, the proposed amendments in the two Acts were meant to create sp..

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Bowmans

Kenya: The Government Proposes the Enactment of the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024 and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill, 2024

On 31 October 2024, the Cabinet Secretary, National Treasury and Economic Planning published an explanatory note on changes proposed to be introduced by the Tax Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024 and the Business Laws (Amendment) Bill 2024.

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AXIS

Key Updates: Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024-2025

On 27 July 2024, the Mauritian Parliament enacted the Finance (Miscellaneous) Provisions Act 2024, which gives legal effect to the measures outlined by the Minister of Finance in the 2024-2025 Budget Speech. The Act reflects the government’s focus on fostering sustainable..

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Webber Wentzel

Understanding Your Rights and Obligations Under the Cybercrimes Act: An Integral Aspect of Businesses’ Data and Information Protection Processes

Businesses in South Africa are required to notify authorities of certain offences, although they are also empowered to rely on certain legislation to protect and enforce their rights against criminals. The Cybercrimes Act 19 of 2020 (the Cybercrimes Act) is the first stat..

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Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr

Finally, Some White Smoke: An Analysis of the Recent Supreme Court of Kenya’s Decision on the Finance Act, 2023

Over the last year or so, the Kenyan tax environment has been uncertain, not only because of protests and/or demonstrations that resulted in the withdrawal of the Finance Bill, 2024, but a myriad of court cases challenging the constitutionality of the Finance Act, 2023. O..

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Clyde & Co.

Practical Guidance for Tanzania’s Mining Sector

The mining sector in Tanzania has a long history starting from the pre-colonial era when the country’s mineral resources were mined and exported to foreign markets. From a regulatory and legislative perspective, Tanzania's mining sector had significant legal changes when ..

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