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Company directors in South Africa must manage company affairs carefully, in a proper manner consistent with the Companies Act No.71 of 2008 and upcoming amendments, in order to avoid being declared delinquent or under probation... Certain amendments have recently been int..
Pursuant to the Companies and Other Business Entities Act, the registration process in Zimbabwe has been transformed from a manual paper-based system to an electronic filing system. All companies and business entities previously registered under the repealed Companies Act..
The Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Bill, 2023, introduces mandatory CSR requirements for Nigerian companies that meet specific financial thresholds. If passed, companies will need to establish a CSR committee, notify the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC), and allo..
The fast-paced evolution of information and communication technologies has brought a notable change in how operations and interactions occur, mainly through the growing use of the Internet, digital platforms, and electronic services. This new reality naturally calls for t..
The enactment of the Sectional Properties Act 2020 and the gazettement of the Sectional Properties Regulations 2021 brought about numerous changes in the ownership of sectional titles including establishing corporations to administer common areas amongst other functions.<..
The directors of a company are required to perform their duties in compliance with the Companies Act 71 of 2008, failing which they may incur personal liability. In addition to the Companies Act, directors of listed companies must ensure that they also comply with the rel..
The Anti-Money Laundering and Combatting the Financing of Terrorism and Proliferation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act was passed by the National Assembly on 18 July 2024. The Act amends a series of legislation to ensure that the country further complies with international ..
The Finance (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 2024 was gazetted on 27 July 2024. It legislates the measures announced in the Minister of Finance’s Budget Speech 2024-2025. This article aims to highlight the key provisions that affect the business community.
The long-awaited First and Second Companies Amendment Bills were signed into law by the President according to a Presidential announcement on 26 July 2024). The most material changes introduced by the Bills are those pertaining to remuneration disclosures and, from an M&a..
