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Shortly thereafter, following push-back from the Nat.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/south-africa-introducing-the-digital-nomad-visa-take-two) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Aelex](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/aelex) ## [NCC Suspends Issuance of Licences](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ncc-suspends-issuance-of-licences) In a public notice issued on the 17th of May, the Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) notified stakeholders of the temporary suspension of licences in three categories, namely: Interconnect Exchange License (‘IEX’), Mobile Virtual Network Operator License (‘MVNO’), a.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ncc-suspends-issuance-of-licences) [Uganda](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/uganda) [Environment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) [Carbon market](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/carbon-market) [KTA Advocates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/kta-advocates) ## [Article 6 of the Paris Agreement and the Carbon Market in Uganda](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/article-6-of-the-paris-agreement-and-the-carbon-market-in-uganda) This article examines the implementation of Article 6 of the Paris Agreement in Uganda, emphasizing the country’s unique geography, climate vulnerability, and the development of its carbon market. Highlighting Uganda’s commitment to international climate treaties, the art.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/article-6-of-the-paris-agreement-and-the-carbon-market-in-uganda) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Cybercrime levy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/cybercrime-levy) [Andersen](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/andersen) ## [CBN Withdraws Circular on the Collection and Remittance of National Cybersecurity Levy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cbn-withdraws-circular-on-the-collection-and-remittance-of-national-cybersecurity-levy) The Central Bank of Nigeria on 17 May 2024 issued a circular withdrawing its earlier circular dated 6 May 2024 which mandated all banks, mobile money operators, and payment service providers to implement a cybersecurity levy in accordance with the relevant provisions of t.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cbn-withdraws-circular-on-the-collection-and-remittance-of-national-cybersecurity-levy) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Employment contracts](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-contracts) [Termination of employment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/termination-of-employment) [ENS](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ens) ## [Polygraph examinations: Can an employer dismiss an employee for refusing to undergo a polygraph examination](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/polygraph-examinations-can-an-employer-dismiss-an-employee-for-refusing-to-undergo-a-polygraph-examination) While a polygraph examination alone cannot conclusively determine employee misconduct, it can serve as corroborative evidence among other factors. But what happens when an employee refuses to undergo a polygraph test? 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tanzania-the-investment-act-and-its-regulations) [Zimbabwe](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zimbabwe) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [New currency](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/new-currency) [Muvingi Mugadza](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/muvingi-mugadza) ## [The New Currency And The Pensions Industry In Zimbabwe: Currency Conversion and Compensation Framework For Lost Pension Values](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-new-currency-and-the-pensions-industry-in-zimbabwe-currency-conversion-and-compensation-framework-for-lost-pension-values) On Friday the 5th of April 2024, the President of Zimbabwe, through Statutory Instrument 60 of 2024 Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) (Zimbabwe Gold Notes and Coins) Regulations 2024, passed into law a new currency law. The new currency introduced is known as the Z.. 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Both arms of Parliament - the National Assembly and the National Council of Provinces, unanimously approved this cr.. 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