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The Old Act has been in force for more than six decades.   The Old Act did n.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-new-landscape-of-trade-mark-laws-in-zambia) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Monetary policy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/monetary-policy) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [Transition to Interest Rate-Based Monetary Policy in Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/transition-to-interest-rate-based-monetary-policy-in-tanzania) As of January 2024, the Bank of Tanzania (BOT) has made a significant shift in its monetary policy framework, transitioning from a focus on the quantity of money (monetary aggregates) to an interest rate-based approach. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/transition-to-interest-rate-based-monetary-policy-in-tanzania) [Uganda](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/uganda) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Intellectual Property](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Infringement](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/infringement) [Contributor](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/contributor) [MMAKS Advocates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/mmaks-advocates) ## [Notable intellectual property decisions from East Africa in 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/notable-intellectual-property-decisions-from-east-africa-in-2023) MMAKS Advocates | ALN Uganda reviews some of the Intellectual Property (IP) rulings/judgements from 2023 within East Africa and this list is not in any particular order. Due to increased awareness of IP rights in the region, rights owners have taken precautionary measures.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/notable-intellectual-property-decisions-from-east-africa-in-2023) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Telecommunications](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/telecommunications) [Duale, Ovia & Alex-Adedipe](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/duale-ovia-alex-adedipe) ## [Disconnection of Telecommunications Network in Nigeria: balancing the interest of the service provider and consumers](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/disconnection-of-telecommunications-network-in-nigeria-balancing-the-interest-of-the-service-provider-and-consumers) On Monday 8th of January 2024, the Nigerian Communications Commission (the "Commission"} released a memo signed by its director of Public Affairs, Mr. Reuben Mouka, titled "Pre Disconnection Notice'' 1 The notice informs all subscribers of Globacom that the Commission has.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/disconnection-of-telecommunications-network-in-nigeria-balancing-the-interest-of-the-service-provider-and-consumers) [Uganda](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/uganda) [Competition/Antitrust](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/competition-antitrust) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [MMAKS Advocates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/mmaks-advocates) ## [Private equity investment in Uganda and the proposed Competition Bill](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/private-equity-investment-in-uganda-and-the-proposed-competition-bill) Uganda has historically had no national law on competition but rather sector specific competition laws for example in the banking, telecommunications, and energy sectors. In 2022, however, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Minister) tabled before Par.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/private-equity-investment-in-uganda-and-the-proposed-competition-bill) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Regulatory](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulatory) [ENS](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ens) ## [Note to FSPs and Start-Ups as Bank of Ghana pilots Regulatory Sandbox](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/note-to-fsps-and-start-ups-as-bank-of-ghana-pilots-regulatory-sandbox) The Fintech and Innovation office of the Bank of Ghana ("BoG"), in August 2022, launched a regulatory and innovation sandbox pilot (the “Regulatory Sandbox”) in response to requests for innovation in the banking and financial services sector. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/note-to-fsps-and-start-ups-as-bank-of-ghana-pilots-regulatory-sandbox) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Intellectual Property](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [Understanding Registered Users of Trade and Service Marks in Mainland Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/understanding-registered-users-of-trade-and-service-marks-in-mainland-tanzania) A registered user is a concept that allows businesses or individuals to legally utilise a trademark that they have not originally registered. This system fosters collaboration and allows for the controlled expansion of a brand's presence. Tanzanian trademark laws re.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/understanding-registered-users-of-trade-and-service-marks-in-mainland-tanzania) [Commercial Crime](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) [Mauritius](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Appleby](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/appleby) ## [The Financial Crimes Commission Act in Mauritius: strengthening efforts to combat financial crimes](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-financial-crimes-commission-act-in-mauritius-strengthening-efforts-to-combat-financial-crimes) The passing of the Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission Act on 21 December 2023 (the Act) marks a commendable and significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes. This comprehensive legislation establishes the Financial Crimes Commission.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-financial-crimes-commission-act-in-mauritius-strengthening-efforts-to-combat-financial-crimes) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Matthew & Partners](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/matthew-partners) ## [All Foreign Nationals are Visa Exempt, Introduction of eTA](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/all-foreign-nationals-are-visa-exempt-introduction-of-eta) Kenya has implemented a visa-free policy, exempting all foreign nationals from visa requirements, effective 1 January 2024. This means that foreign visitors will no longer be required to obtain a visa for entry into Kenya regardless of nationality. In lieu of the tr.. 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