--- title: Afriwise Blog | Regulation (3) description: Regulation | (3) --- [![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) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Namibia](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/namibia) [Licensing](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/licensing) [Mayer Brown](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/mayer-brown) ## [Namibia establishes new oil and mining licensing system](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/namibia-establishes-new-oil-and-mining-licensing-system) The Namibian government has established a new licensing system for the oil and mining sectors, in order to address the backlog of applications which have developed over recent years. This article examines some provisions of the new licensing system. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/namibia-establishes-new-oil-and-mining-licensing-system) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Matthew & Partners](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/matthew-partners) ## [All Foreign Nationals are Visa Exempt, Introduction of eTA](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/all-foreign-nationals-are-visa-exempt-introduction-of-eta) Kenya has implemented a visa-free policy, exempting all foreign nationals from visa requirements, effective 1 January 2024. This means that foreign visitors will no longer be required to obtain a visa for entry into Kenya regardless of nationality. In lieu of the tr.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/all-foreign-nationals-are-visa-exempt-introduction-of-eta) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Data Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Streamsowers & Köhn](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/streamsowers-köhn) ## [Data Protection Law and/or an Independent DPA are Prerequisites for a Positive Adequacy Decision in Nigeria: A Review of Ikigai V. NITDA](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/data-protection-law-and/or-an-independent-dpa-are-prerequisites-for-a-positive-adequacy-decision-in-nigeria-a-review-of-ikigai-v.-nitda) On 28 November 2023, the Federal High Court delivered its judgment in the case of Ikigai v National Information Technology Development Agency. The Plaintiff, Ikigai, a non-profit organisation, requested the Court to interpret the provisions of the Nigerian Data Protection.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/data-protection-law-and/or-an-independent-dpa-are-prerequisites-for-a-positive-adequacy-decision-in-nigeria-a-review-of-ikigai-v.-nitda) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Crypto-currency](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/crypto-currency) [ǼLEX](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ǽlex) ## [CBN Lifts ‘Ban’ on Crypto Banking Transactions](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cbn-lifts-ban-on-crypto-banking-transactions) In a notable development, the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN) reversed its stance on cryptocurrency transactions on December 22nd, 2023, by issuing the “Guidelines on Operations of Bank Accounts for Virtual Assets Service Providers (VASPs).” This decision marks the cessatio.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/cbn-lifts-ban-on-crypto-banking-transactions) [Mozambique](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [ICT](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) [Electronic Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/electronic-services) [MDR Advogados](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/mdr-advogados) ## [Regulation of the Registration and Licensing of Intermediary Providers of Electronic Services and Digital Platforms Operators](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulation-of-the-registration-and-licensing-of-intermediary-providers-of-electronic-services-and-digital-platforms-operators) Decree no. 59/2023, of October 27, which approves the Regulation on the Registration and Licensing of Intermediary Providers of Electronic Services and Digital Platforms Operators (Regulation), was recently published. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulation-of-the-registration-and-licensing-of-intermediary-providers-of-electronic-services-and-digital-platforms-operators) [Environment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Carbon trading](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/carbon-trading) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [The Amendments to the Tanzania Carbon Trading Regulations, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-amendments-to-the-tanzania-carbon-trading-regulations-2023) In 2022, the Government of Tanzania made a formal step towards the inclusion and promotion of carbon trading in Tanzania by issuing the Environmental Management (Control and Management of Carbon Trading Mechanisms) Regulations, Government Notice Number (G.N No.) 636 of 20.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-amendments-to-the-tanzania-carbon-trading-regulations-2023) [Zimbabwe](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zimbabwe) [Foreign Investment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/foreign-investment) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [International Trade](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/international-trade) [Muvingi Mugadza](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/muvingi-mugadza) ## [New Investment Regulations In Zimbabwe](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/new-investment-regulations-in-zimbabwe) The facilitation of investment and any matters related to investment in Zimbabwe are generally governed by the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency \[Chapter 14:38\]. Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency (‘the Agency’) which was established by t.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/new-investment-regulations-in-zimbabwe) [Financial Services](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) [Tanzania](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) [Islamic banking](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/islamic-banking) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Clyde & Co.](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/clyde-co) ## [The Capital Markets and Securities (Corporate and Subnational Sukuk Bonds) Regulations, 2023](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-capital-markets-and-securities-corporate-and-subnational-sukuk-bonds-regulations-2023) The regulations aim to regulate and provide guidance for Sukuk business operations in the United Republic of Tanzania, including supervisory mechanisms, operational standards, and disclosure requirements, with the broader goal of diversifying alternative financing product.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-capital-markets-and-securities-corporate-and-subnational-sukuk-bonds-regulations-2023) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Regulation](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) [Employment and Labor](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labor) [Immigration](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/immigration) [Bloomfield](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/bloomfield) ## [Nigeria | Mandatory Expatriate Quota Returns Submission Through The Federal Ministry Of Interior Ecitibiz Website](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/nigeria-mandatory-expatriate-quota-returns-submission-through-the-federal-ministry-of-interior-ecitibiz-website) The Nigerian Federal Ministry of Interior (‘FMI’) has mandated that all companies holding expatriate quota positions file their monthly returns through the FMI’s Official Website (e-CITIBIZ) effective November 8, 2023. 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