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Historically low interest rates, significant dry powder, and investors’ persistent hunt for yield have propelled the growth of the fund finance market. As we look ahead, 2024 is expected to continue witnessing this impressive growth trajectory, underpinned by a surge in d..
On October 24, 2023, a significant milestone was achieved in South Africa's environmental policy when the National Assembly approved the Climate Change Bill. The version adopted will now be presented to the National Council of Provinces for further review and for signing ..
While corruption is typically associated with dishonest and fraudulent conduct in the public sector or by those who wield power, the fact remains that private sector corruption is also very much a reality and a lesser-known offence to the public.
Last year, Zambia passed the Trade Marks Bill 2023 in an effort to revise its archaic trade mark legislation prescribed by the Trade Marks Act (Chapter 401) 1958 (“the Old Act”). The Old Act has been in force for more than six decades.
The Old Act did n..
Uganda has historically had no national law on competition but rather sector specific competition laws for example in the banking, telecommunications, and energy sectors. In 2022, however, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Minister) tabled before Par..
The passing of the Mauritius Financial Crimes Commission Act on 21 December 2023 (the Act) marks a commendable and significant milestone in the country’s ongoing efforts to combat financial crimes. This comprehensive legislation establishes the Financial Crimes Commission..
The Affordable Housing Bill, 2023 (the Bill) has been tabled before the National Assembly. The Bill comes against the backdrop of the High Court decision on the validity of the Affordable Housing Levy (the Levy) provided for in the Finance Act 2023, rendered on 28 Novembe..
On December 27, Law no. 12/23 was published in the Official Gazette, approving the new General Labour Law (Lei Geral do Trabalho – new LGT), which comes into force within 90 days of its publication.
Public procurement processes in South Africa have long been in need of an update. After 24 years under the current legal framework, the courts have developed a rich body of case law as government departments and state-owned enterprises have contracted for good..
