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On 12 January 2023, the Central Bank of Nigeria (“CBN”) issued its Guidance on Ultimate Beneficial Owners of Legal Persons and Legal Arrangements (“the Guidance”). The Guidance was developed by the CBN in furtherance of its 2022 anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism fi..
We hereby inform the business community and other interested parties that under the new Commercial Code, approved by Decree-Law no. 1/2022, of 25 May (the “New CCom”), 2 (two) important changes were introduced in respect of the requirements fo..
On 14 February 2023, the Competition Commission of South Africa (“Commission”) published in the Government Gazette the final Terms of Reference (“ToR“) for its market inquiry into the Fresh Produce Market..
n a bid to promote and facilitate reporting of organized crimes, corruption offences, unethical conduct, abuse of office, illegal and dangerous activities and to provide for the protection of whistleblowers and witnesses (witnesses) against potential retaliation or victim..
The Court of Appeal has set aside the judgment of the Employment and Labor Relations Court (ELRC) that declared the National Social Security Act, 2013 (NSSF Act) unconstitutional.
A Trade or Service Mark is a distinctive sign; be it a name, signature, drawing or anything, which is used to distinguish similar goods or Services of various manufacturers or of such services providers. Trade or Service Marks besides serving the owner or Services p..
In recognition of the global proliferation of sustainable energy, and considering COP27 and SA’s international law obligations under the Paris Agreement, the country is strengthening its contributions and efforts towards climate change mitigation.
It is unlikely that employees will voluntarily submit medical information to employers. Employees run the risk of medical information being disclosed to third parties without their consent, as well as the possibility of workplace discrimination from their employers ..
Order No. 1/23, of 30 January, of the National Bank of Angola approved new rules for the opening, maintenance, operation and closure of bank accounts by natural and legal persons.
From the now applicable regime we highlight the f..
