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Proposed Bill Seeks to Amend Mining Act

The Written Laws (Miscellaneous Amendments) Bill, No. 4 of 2024 intends to amend the Mining Act, amongst other laws. This update focuses on the proposed changes that are key to the Mining Act.

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Kaplan & Stratton

The Import of the Supreme Court Judgment on NSSF Contributions

On 21st February 2024, the Supreme Court delivered its judgment in Petition No. E004 OF 2023 as consolidated with Petition No. E002 OF 2023; KTGA & 2 Others v. The NSSF Board of Trustees & 6 Others. The subject of the dispute concerns the constitutionality of the ..

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ENS

New Mozambican labour law about to come into force

Businesses operating in Mozambique and employing individuals there have likely encountered the longstanding Labour Law, Act 23/2007, of 1 August, which has been in operation since 2007. That Act has finally been repealed, and is set to be replaced by the new Labour Law, A..

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KTA Advocates

Navigating Uganda’s New Competition Landscape: A Guide to the Competition Act 2023’s Key Developments and Implications

Uganda’s long-awaited Competition Act, 2023 was assented to by H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni on 6 February 2024, and marks a significant step towards establishing a comprehensive competition legal regime in the country. This article aims to provide an overview of the major c..

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Rams Attorneys

May the real shareholder please stand up

On 1 April 2023, amendments to the Companies Act 71 of 2008 (the Companies Act) came into effect. One of the key amendments is in respect of s 56, which deals with beneficial interest and ownership in shares. Previously, s 56 of the Companies Act allowed for a company’s s..

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Muvingi Mugadza

The New Wealth Tax in Zimbabwe: An Overview

The new Finance Act, 2023 (No. 13 of 2023), which came into operation on the 1st of January 2024 introduces a new tax, a wealth tax. This article seeks to provide an understanding into the new wealth tax.  

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Appleby

Fund finance laws and regulations 2024 – Mauritius

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..

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Dentons

South African Climate Change Bill 2023

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 ..

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JuristConsult Chambers

The offence of corruption in private entities in Mauritius

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.

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