Nigeria’s Gas Case Lights Up the Arbitration World
It has ingredients of a thriller: big money, greed, bribery, deception, picturesque locations… But the main theme of the story is how it has forced a rethink about arbitration in resolving international contractual disputes. In October 2023 in England’s High Court, Mr Justice Robin Knowles set aside an award of $11-billion made by a tribunal […]
Uganda’s Competition Act 2023
Uganda’s arduous journey to a domestic general competition law regime that started 20 years ago in 2004 has culminated into the passing of the Competition Act 2023, which was assented to by the President of Uganda this week. The Act has the stated objective of promoting and sustaining fair competition in markets in Uganda as […]
Africa’s Legal Frameworks for Mining Green Minerals
The drive towards sustainability has made ‘green’ minerals hot property. LEX Africa looks at the regulatory regimes governing this in seven key African nations. The worldwide movement towards clean and sustainable energy has caused a surge in the demand for battery minerals, requiring those countries with exploitable reserves to re-evaluate their legal systems governing the […]
The Role of Lawyers in International Business Immigration into Africa
In recent years, many African countries have experienced significant economic growth. Withthis growth has come several opportunities for business and investment, which hasaccelerated international business immigration on the continent. With so much interest inbusiness immigration, many African countries have implemented several businessimmigration-related legislation, regulations, and policies. These often vary from country tocountry and are influenced by […]
Radio and Television Broadcasting Content Regulations Amended
•Adherence to national values, traditions and culture for contents during watershed period required •Parameters for expression of personal views stipulated •Contents requiring exercise of great care listed •Restrictions on broadcasting of newspapers, books or articles provided •Safeguards on broadcasting of contents of sexual nature enhanced On 5 January 2024, the Minister for Information, Communications and […]
African Continental Free Trade Area Business Opportunities in Africa 2024: Legal Factors and Growth Potential
The African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is a landmark agreement with a comprehensive scope that includes critical areas of Africa’s economy. By eliminating barriers to cross-border trade in Africa, the AfCFTA aims to significantly boost intra-Africa trade, particularly trade in value-added production and trade across all sectors of Africa’s economy, which is vital for […]
Defining Defamation in the Namibian Context
From tweets made on X (formerly Twitter) to statements made in the media, the termdefamation can easily be resorted to when posts and publications made on these platformsthreaten one’s reputation. The Constitution of the Republic of Namibia preserves the right tofreedom of expression under Article 21. However, to what extent should this be permittedand what […]
Egypt upbeat about the promise of BRICS opportunities
BRICS is an intergovernmental organisation comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. At its summit in Johannesburg in August, BRICS expanded its reach and influence with the announcement that Argentina, Egypt, Ethiopia, Iran, Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have been invited to join the bloc in January 2024. Saudi Arabia has yet […]
The role and challenges of Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) discussed at Mauritius Law Society Colloquium
Some 200 lawyers attended the Mauritius Law Society Colloquium for admitted attorneys on 21 October 2023. “The annual Colloquium was hosted by the Mauritius Law Society along with the Institute of Judicial Legal Services,” says Preeta Bhagattjee, director at Werksmans Attorneys, the LEX Africa member for South Africa. “The one-day event was addressed by the […]
LEX Africa attends 2023 International Bar Association (IBA) conference with over 6000 lawyers from across the world
The IBA Annual Conference was held in Paris at the Palais des Congrès de Paris from 29 October to 3 November 2023. Highlights included the opening of the conference by the French President, Emmanuel Macron and a key note address Michel Barnier, the EU Brexit Negotiator. The French Minister of Justice held a wine tasting […]