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Chibesakunda & Co.

Government’s Proposed Acquisition of Mining Rights Under the Minerals Regulation Commission Bill

Various stakeholders in the Zambian mining industry are eager to understand the implications of the draft Minerals Regulation Commission Bill once passed into law. A recurring theme that is causing apprehension amongst stake holders is section 15 of the Bill – which allow..

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Clyde & Co.

Practical Guidance for Tanzania’s Mining Sector

The mining sector in Tanzania has a long history starting from the pre-colonial era when the country’s mineral resources were mined and exported to foreign markets. From a regulatory and legislative perspective, Tanzania's mining sector had significant legal changes when ..

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Webber Wentzel

President Ramaphosa Approves New Water Resources Infrastructure Agency Bill: Boosting Development and Finance in Water and Sanitation

As South Africa faces an intensifying water crisis, government is placing the spotlight on the water and sanitation sector by shifting from the "business as usual" approach to unlock innovative funding for increased water infrastructure development. On Tuesday, 27 August ..

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Templars

Green Bonds: Key Regulatory Considerations

Green Bonds have become a key tool in Ghana’s strategy to meet its Sustainable Development Goals and address climate change. In March 2024, the Securities and Exchange Commission introduced guidelines for issuing Green Bonds, ensuring compliance with international standar..

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Bowmans

Zambia Adopts an Open Access Regime for the Electricity Market

On 19 July 2024, Zambia enacted the Electricity (Open Access) Regulations, 2024, joining many other countries and jurisdictions across the world that have implemented open markets in their electricity industries. The adoption of an open access regime is a necessity for Za..

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Clyde & Co.

The Legal Landscape of Renewable Energy in Kenya: Opportunities & Challenges for Global Investors

In the inaugural Africa Climate Summit convened in 2023 by the Government of Kenya and the African Union Commission (AUC), African leaders committed to developing and implementing policies, regulations and incentives aimed at attracting local, regional and global investme..

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OneLegal

Angola: Law to Combat Illegal Mining Activity

The Angolan parliament (National Parliament) has enacted the Law to Combat Illegal Mining Activity (Law 8/24, of 3 July 2024). The new law criminalizes conduct that stems from the illicit exploitation of mineral resources.

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Fasken

Financing South Africa’s grid expansion on a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) basis a viable solution

While there is much focus given to the state of Eskom’s aging coal-fired power stations, an equally big problem is the electricity grid’s capacity challenges given inadequate investment into the grid in the past three decades and the changing generation mix in South Afric..

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Alliance Law Firm

Mini-Grids As Catalyst For Renewable Electricity Access: An Overview Of Extant Laws

Electricity access remains a crucial challenge in Nigeria, considerably impacting the country’s economic development, education, healthcare, and overall quality of life. Despite being Africa’s most populous nation with over 200 million people and laden with significant en..

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