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Supported by Nigeria and fourteen other member countries, this initiative aims to co.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ecowas-single-currency-unifying-west-africas-economic-frontiers) [Contracts](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/contracts) [Mozambique](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) [Electronic Signature](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/electronic-signature) [Sal & Caldeira Advogados](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/sal-caldeira-advogados) ## [Advanced Digital Signature Platform](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/advanced-digital-signature-platform) The Advanced Digital Signature platform of the National Institute of Technologies and Information – INTIC is now available. The Advanced Digital Signature is an online tool that allows users to digitally sign documents using their digital identity as well as request signa.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/advanced-digital-signature-platform) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Pavestones](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/pavestones) ## [Data Protection in Nigeria: Lessons From the Meta vs FCCPC Matter](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/data-protection-in-nigeria-lessons-from-the-meta-vs-fccpc-matter) Meta Platforms Inc. and Whatsapp LLC, together referred to as Meta, have come under the spotlight of the Federal Competition and Consumer Protection (the FCCCP). An investigation was launched by the FCCPC into Meta’s practices relating to user data privacy and competition.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/data-protection-in-nigeria-lessons-from-the-meta-vs-fccpc-matter) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Projects and Procurement](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/projects-and-procurement) [Pinsent Masons](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/pinsent-masons) ## [South African Public Procurement Bill Becomes Law](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-african-public-procurement-bill-becomes-law) New public procurement legislation in South Africa will help resolve longstanding corruption issues in the construction industry, construction law experts have said. Recently signed into legislation but yet to take effect, the Public Procurement Act aims to create a singl.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-african-public-procurement-bill-becomes-law) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Foreign Currency Transactions](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/foreign-currency-transactions) [Breakthrough Attorneys](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/breakthrough-attorneys) ## [Finance Law Update: Foreign Currency Ban: What Tanzanian Businesses Need to Know](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/finance-law-update-foreign-currency-ban-what-tanzanian-businesses-need-to-know) Recently, in the period from the years 2023 to 2024, Tanzania has faced a foreign currency shortage, especially the United States Dollar. This has led to several public notices and guidelines from the Regulators aimed at restricting the use of foreign currency for in-coun.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/finance-law-update-foreign-currency-ban-what-tanzanian-businesses-need-to-know) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Dispute Resolution](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Constitutionality](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/constitutionality) [Bowmans](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bowmans) ## [Kenya: Court of Appeal Declares the Entire Finance Act, 2023, Unconstitutional](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/kenya-court-of-appeal-declares-the-entire-finance-act-2023-unconstitutional) On 31 July 2024, the Court of Appeal, in the case of National Assembly & Another v Okiya Omtatah Okoiti & 55 Others, declared the entire Finance Act, 2023 unconstitutional. This article is a brief summary of the matter and the implications of the judgment. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/kenya-court-of-appeal-declares-the-entire-finance-act-2023-unconstitutional) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Renewable Energy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/renewable-energy) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [The Legal Landscape of Renewable Energy in Kenya: Opportunities & Challenges for Global Investors](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-legal-landscape-of-renewable-energy-in-kenya-opportunities-challenges-for-global-investors) In the inaugural Africa Climate Summit convened in 2023 by the Government of Kenya and the African Union Commission (AUC), African leaders committed to developing and implementing policies, regulations and incentives aimed at attracting local, regional and global investme.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-legal-landscape-of-renewable-energy-in-kenya-opportunities-challenges-for-global-investors) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Constitutional Validity](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/constitutional-validity) [Fasken](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/fasken) ## [Constitutional Validity of Various Provisions of the Immigration Act and Its Regulations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/constitutional-validity-of-various-provisions-of-the-immigration-act-and-its-regulations) In a recent Constitutional Court judgement, Chief Justice Zondo and eight other Constitutional Justices were presiding over two consolidated matters seeking confirmation of an order of constitutional invalidity in respect of certain provisions of the Immigration Act and s.. 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