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Navigating East Africa’s Data Protection Framework: A Guide for Investors in Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania

The number of data protection laws in Africa has more than doubled in the last decade, and a third of these laws were passed in just the last five years. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania have each adopted data protection legislative frameworks modelled on the European Union’s ..

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Sal & Caldeira Advogados

Ratification of Convention No. 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work

On May 15, 2024, through Resolution No. 4/2024, of May 15, the Assembly of the Republic of Mozambique ratified Convention No. 190 on the Elimination of Violence and Harassment in the World of Work, adopted by the General Conference of the International Labour Organization..

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Templars

The United Kingdom’s New “Failure to Prevent Fraud” Offence: Impact on Nigerian Companies

In a bid to aggressively confront and address economic crimes and fraud which accounted as the most common offence in the United Kingdom, amounting to 41% of all crime in September 2022, the Economic Crime and Corporate Transparency Act 2023 was promulgated as one in a se..

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FB Attorneys

Minister Issues Notice on Waiver of Late Filing Fee for Company Documents

On 24 May 2024, the Minister for Investment, Industry and Trade issued a Government Notice regarding Waiver of Late Filing Fee of Companies Documents at BRELA via Government Notice No. 410.

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Webber Wentzel

On the road to a cashless society – SARB digital payments roadmap

On 18 April 2024, the South African Reserve Bank (SARB) published its digital payments roadmap. The document entitled Digital Payments Roadmap: Towards Inclusive, Accessible, Effective and Sustainable Digital Payments in South Africa, sets out a 17-action item plan that t..

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ENS

Lesotho’s updated Labour Act – Promoting fair labour practices and equitable employment relations in line with global standards

Lesotho has enacted the Labour Act, 2024, which consolidates all labour and employment laws in the country. The Act came into force on 2 April 2024 and repeals the Labour Code Order, 1992. While it mirrors the Labour Code, it has also introduced several notable changes wi..

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Bowmans

Kenya: Insights on the Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2024: Key highlights

The long-anticipated Climate Change (Carbon Markets) Regulations, 2024 have been officially gazetted by the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, representing yet another significant milestone in the establishment of a structured ..

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Clyde & Co.

Real Estate Investment Trust in Tanzania

This update outlines the regulatory framework, applicability, practice, and registration process of REITs in Tanzania, aiming to provide comprehensive insights for potential investors and stakeholders.

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IBN Immigration Solutions

Navigating Kenya’s Immigration System: Recent Updates

Kenya’s immigration system is currently undergoing significant changes, affecting various aspects of the application process. The Directorate of Immigration Services has temporarily paused all immigration application processing and issuance, including permanent residence,..

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