--- title: Afriwise Blog | Legislation (2) description: Legislation | (2) --- [![Afriwise](https://insights.afriwise.com/hubfs/Logos/Afriwise/Afriwise%20logo.svg)](https://afriwise.com/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) - [Insights](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [Solutions](https://afriwise.com/solutions/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - Insights - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) # Welcome to Africa’s legal blog Never miss a beat on Africa's legal and regulatory landscape. - [Legislation (287)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) - [South Africa (227)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) - [Nigeria (157)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) - [Kenya (151)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) - [Financial Services (128)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) - [ICT (106)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) - [Tanzania (102)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) - [Regulation (87)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) - [Corporate Commercial (84)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) - [Tax (84)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) - [Case discussion (78)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) - [Uganda (66)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/uganda) - [Intellectual Property (58)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Energy & Natural Resources (57)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) - [Ghana (55)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) - [Employment and labour (52)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labour) - [Data Protection (49)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) - [Mozambique (49)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) - [Commercial Crime (48)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) - [Competition/Antitrust (48)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/competition-antitrust) - [Dispute Resolution (47)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) - [Mauritius (46)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) - [Environment (44)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) - [Zambia (38)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zambia) - [Projects and Procurement (26)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/projects-and-procurement) [Commercial Crime](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) [Mauritius](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Orison Legal](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/orison-legal) ## [Financial Crimes Commission Act: Moving the Game Forward for Mauritius?](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/financial-crimes-commission-act-moving-the-game-forward-for-mauritius) On the back of joining top-tier jurisdictions that are ‘compliant’ or ‘largely compliant’ with all the 40 FATF Recommendations, the Parliament has recently voted in favour of a new Financial Crimes Commission Act (FCCA). The FCCA, which represents a significant step in th.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/financial-crimes-commission-act-moving-the-game-forward-for-mauritius) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Employment and labour](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labour) [Health and Safety](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/health-and-safety) [Webber Wentzel](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/webber-wentzel) ## [Mine Health and Safety Act Amendment Bill, 2024: Key Considerations for Employers](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/mine-health-and-safety-act-amendment-bill-2024-key-considerations-for-employers) The Minister of Mineral and Petroleum Resources has introduced the Mine Health and Safety Amendment Bill in the National Assembly. The intention, as set out in the Bill is to, among other things, streamline administrative processes and strengthen managerial responsibility.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/mine-health-and-safety-act-amendment-bill-2024-key-considerations-for-employers) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [Foreign investment and international trade](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/foreign-investment-and-international-trade) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Foreign Investment in Ghana: Key Changes Proposed Under the GIPC Amendment Bill, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/foreign-investment-in-ghana-key-changes-proposed-under-the-gipc-amendment-bill-2023) The Ghana Investment Promotion Centre Act, 2013 (GIPC Act), which was enacted on 26th August 2013, remains a key legislation and regulatory consideration for foreign individuals or entities entering the Ghanaian market. Among others, the GIPC Act establishes the Ghana Inv.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/open-access-electricity-market-the-elephant-in-the-room) [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) [CSR](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/csr) [Templars](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/templars) ## [Regulating Corporate Philanthropy Through the Corporate Social Responsibility Bill, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulating-corporate-philanthropy-through-the-corporate-social-responsibility-bill-2023) 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.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulating-corporate-philanthropy-through-the-corporate-social-responsibility-bill-2023) [Commercial Crime](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [IP](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ip) [Udo Udoma & Belo-Osagie](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/udo-udoma-belo-osagie) ## [Cybersquatting in Nigeria: Challenges and Countermeasures](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cybersquatting-in-nigeria-challenges-and-countermeasures) In our digitally driven world, where the internet is a cornerstone of commerce, communication, and information dissemination, cybersquatting has emerged as a serious threat. The Cybercrimes (Prohibition, Prevention, etc.) Act of 2015 in Nigeria addresses this menace, spec.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cybersquatting-in-nigeria-challenges-and-countermeasures) [Corporate Commercial](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) [Mozambique](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Legislation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [CGA](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/cga) ## [Electronic Transactions in the Mozambican Legal System](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/electronic-transactions-in-the-mozambican-legal-system) 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.. 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