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<https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/an-appraisal-of-the-nigeria-data-protection-bill-2022>

[Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict)

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## [An Appraisal of The Nigeria Data Protection Bill 2022](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/an-appraisal-of-the-nigeria-data-protection-bill-2022)

Since the issuance of the Nigeria Data Protection Regulation in 2019 (NDPR), stakeholders have clamoured for a more robust data protection instrument to adequately provide for the collection and processing of personal data in Nigeria. Consequently, there have been several.. 

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[Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Employment and labour](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labour) [Namibia](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/namibia)

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## [Affirmative Action Act compliance report herefrom required by small businesses](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/affirmative-action-act-compliance-report-herefrom-required-by-small-businesses)

As from 15 September 2022 all employers with 10 or more employees are required to submit compliance reports in terms of the Affirmative Action Act.

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## [Give foreign investors more access to land in food-security goals](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/give-foreign-investors-more-access-to-land-in-food-security-goals)

Secure property rights, efficient land ownership and use are the cornerstone of any modern economy. Kenya has kept up with global trends in recognizing the fundamental role that land plays in sustainable economic growth and has made efforts .. 

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## [Uganda: Regulatory Update – NGO/ CSO compliance with the Data Protection and Privacy Act 2019](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/uganda-regulatory-update-ngo/-cso-compliance-with-the-data-protection-and-privacy-act-2019)

On 7 October 2022, the National Bureau for Non-Governmental Organisations released a circular requiring non-governmental organisations to register with the Personal Data Protecti.. 

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## [FSCA declares crypto assets a financial product](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/fsca-declares-crypto-assets-a-financial-product)

The Financial Sector Conduct Authority has published the first of what will be a series of regulations to manage crypto assets and their providers. Following its initial proposal on 20 November 2020, the Financial Se.. 

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[Corporate Commercial](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation)

[ǼLEX](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ǽlex)

## [The Nigeria Start-up Act | What it is and Why It Matters](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-nigeria-start-up-act-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters)

The Nigerian technology and innovation space in general, and its startup ecosystem in particular, has been gaining momentum and recording impressive growth in recent times.

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<https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/key-highlights-of-the-united-states-kenya-strategic-trade-and-investment-partnership-stip>

[Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Foreign Investment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/foreign-investment) [International Trade](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/international-trade) [United States](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/united-states) [Trade Agreements](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/trade-agreements)

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## [Key Highlights of The United States-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/key-highlights-of-the-united-states-kenya-strategic-trade-and-investment-partnership-stip)

On July 14, 2022, the United States and Kenya launched a strategic trade and investment partnership (STIP) to pursue commitments to boost economic growth, support African regional economic integration and deepen trade cooperation. Both countries target to commence, within.. 

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<https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cracking-the-whip-the-supervisory-power-of-the-office-of-the-data-protection-commissioner-in-kenya>

[Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [Enforcement](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/enforcement) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict)

[Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/cliffe-dekker-hofmeyr)

## [Cracking the whip: The supervisory power of the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner in Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cracking-the-whip-the-supervisory-power-of-the-office-of-the-data-protection-commissioner-in-kenya)

On 5 October 2022, the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) issued a press release stating that it would be conducting a preliminary documentary assessment and audit on 40 digital lenders that have been subject to complaints raised by various members of the p.. 

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<https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/radio-dj-15-years-later-and-still-not-an-employee>

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[Webber Wentzel](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/webber-wentzel)

## [Radio DJ: 15 years later and still not an employee](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/radio-dj-15-years-later-and-still-not-an-employee)

A recent Labour Court judgment applied the dominant impression test to establish whether a radio DJ was an employee of the SABC or an independent contractor. The Court concluded that the DJ was not an employee and serves to remind employers and individuals that the contra.. 

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