Ministry issues Partnership Beneficial Ownership Regulations in Tanzania
On 22 September 2023, the Minister for Industry and Trade issued detailed procedures for submission of information of Beneficial Ownership (BO) vide the Business Names (Beneficial Ownership) Regulations, 2023, GN No. 714 of 2023 (the Regulations). The Regulations impose a mandatory obligation to every managing partner in a partnership to prepare and keep records of […]
Award brings accolades to LEX Africa
LEX Africa members take pride in winning the African Network/Alliance of the Year category at the 10th ALM Law.com International African Legal Awards in Johannesburg, South Africa on 01 September 2023. LEX Africa is an alliance of independent law firms with more than 700 lawyers across 30 countries in Africa. LEX Africa members take pride […]
Data protection laws and regulations are proliferating across Africa
The proliferation of technology and the growing digital landscape have led to an unprecedented collection, processing, and sharing of personal data. This has exposed individuals to potential privacy breaches, identity theft, and unauthorised use of their personal information. As a result, a need for robust data protection measures in the African market has become paramount. […]
New Business Licensing Regulations Published in Tanzania
On 1 September 2023, the Minister for Industry and Trade (the Minister) issued the Business Licensing Regulations, 2023 (the New Regulations), vide the Government Notice No. 626 of 2023. The New Regulations require every application for a business licence to be made to the relevant licensing authority in the area in which the business is/intended […]
Unpacking potential liability and costs of doing business in Africa arising from e-waste
A LEX Africa webinar on Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) issues on the continent. Natalie Scott, director of Werksmans Attorneys, the LEX Africa member firm for South Africa, moderated the webinar and introduced the speakers from other LEX Africa member firms, namely Seyram Dzikunu, a partner at Ghanaian firm Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah, Hend El […]
LEX Africa wins African Network/Alliance of the Year at the African Legal Awards 2023
LEX Africa was declared the African Network/Alliance of the Year at the 10th African Legal Awards ceremony in Johannesburg, South Africa on 1 September. Chairperson Pieter Steyn says, “We are delighted and proud by this recognition of LEX Africa especially as it coincides with our 30th anniversary. Since our formation in 1993, we have grown the Alliance […]