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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/policy-to-formalise-artisanal-and-small-scale-mining-in-south-africa-published) [Zambia](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zambia) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Mining rights](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mining-rights) [Moira Mukuka Legal Practitioners](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/moira-mukuka-legal-practitioners) ## [Beneficial Ownership to Come Under Scrutiny for Mining Right Holders in Zambia](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/beneficial-ownership-to-come-under-scrutiny-for-mining-right-holders-in-zambia) The Ministry of Mines and Minerals Development (the “Ministry of Mines”), on 23 February 2022, imposed a 30-day suspension on the issuance of mining rights. The suspension has now been extended by 14 days, after which there will be no further .. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/beneficial-ownership-to-come-under-scrutiny-for-mining-right-holders-in-zambia) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Dispute Resolution](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Bowmans](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bowmans) ## [Tanzania: Kiswahili the general rule and English the exception as languages of Tanzanian law and courts](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tanzania-kiswahili-the-general-rule-and-english-the-exception-as-languages-of-tanzanian-law-and-courts) The Parliament of Tanzania has passed a law (Written Laws Miscellaneous Amendment Act, 2021 no.3/2020) to amend various laws, among others, to declare Kiswahili as the official language of the laws of the country and the language to be used in the administration and dispe.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/competition-commission-increases-focus-on-digital-economy) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Intellectual Property](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) [Digital goods and services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/digital-goods-and-services) [ǼLEX](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ǽlex) ## [The Metaverse – Considering Trademarks and Brand Protection for Virtual Goods & Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-metaverse-considering-trademarks-and-brand-protection-for-virtual-goods-services) While there is a lot of interest and fascination surrounding existing digital assets, like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (“NFTs”), many individuals and corporations are ramping up their efforts to market and provide virtual goods and services in the Metaverse.<.. 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