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The Guidance was developed by the CBN in furtherance of its 2022 anti-money laundering and anti-terrorism fi.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/investigations-white-collar-and-compliance-digest) [Corporate Commercial](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) [Mozambique](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) [Corporate Accounts](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-accounts) [Sal & Caldeira Advogados](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/sal-caldeira-advogados) ## [Approval of annual accounts under the New Commercial Code](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/approval-of-annual-accounts-under-the-new-commercial-code) 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.. 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Trade or Service Marks besides serving the owner or Services p.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/trademark-protection-in-tanzania) [Energy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [CMS](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/cms) ## [Ambitious projects are under way to produce green hydrogen in South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ambitious-projects-are-under-way-to-produce-green-hydrogen-in-south-africa) 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. 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