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However, a recent positive resolution of an impasse relating to a Presidential directive in the media industry is a good sign for the coming law. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ugandas-competition-and-consumer-protection-act-delayed-but-all-is-well) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [The Mining (Corporate Social Responsibility) Regulations, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-mining-corporate-social-responsibility-regulations-2023) The Mining (Corporate Social Responsibility) Regulations, 2023 (the Regulations) were published on 23 June 2023 by the Minister of minerals under Government Notice Number 409 of 2023. These Regulations have been introduced to ensure the proper and timely implementation of co.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-mining-corporate-social-responsibility-regulations-2023) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Environment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Carbon trading](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/carbon-trading) [ENSafrica](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ensafrica) ## [The Carbon Credit Trading and Benefit Sharing Bill, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-carbon-credit-trading-and-benefit-sharing-bill-2023) A draft Carbon Credit Trading and Benefit Sharing Bill, 2023 (the "Carbon Trading Bill") has been approved by the National Assembly Budget and Appropriations Committ.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-carbon-credit-trading-and-benefit-sharing-bill-2023) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Dispute Resolution](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Evidence](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/evidence) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Nigerian Evidence Law Accommodates Technological Advancements](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/nigerian-evidence-law-accommodates-technological-advancements) On 12 June 2023, President Bola Ahmed Tinubu signed the Evidence (Amendment) Act 2023 into law (“the Act” or “Amendment Act”). The Act does not repeal the Evidence Act 2011 (“the Principal Act”) but introduces key innovations to bring the Principal Act in line with global.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/approval-of-the-proposal-for-the-revision-of-the-labor-law) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Projects and Procurement](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/projects-and-procurement) [Bowmans](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bowmans) ## [Kenya: The Water (Amendment) Bill, 2023: Harnessing private investment for financing water sector projects](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/kenya-the-water-amendment-bill-2023-harnessing-private-investment-for-financing-water-sector-projects) The recently published Water (Amendment) Bill, 2023 (the Bill) seeks to promote private investment in the water sector through the public-private partnerships (PPPs) model. The amendments seek to achieve this by expanding the remit of national government entities such as .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/kenya-the-water-amendment-bill-2023-harnessing-private-investment-for-financing-water-sector-projects) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Competition/Antitrust](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/competition-antitrust) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Webber Wentzel](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/webber-wentzel) ## [Power plays in times of crisis](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/power-plays-in-times-of-crisis) South Africa’s crippling electricity crisis was recently described by President Ramaphosa as an existential threat to the economy and social fabric. The country has experienced about 200 days of load shedding so far this year, which is approaching the 206 days recor.. 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