There’s a New Merger Sheriff on the Continent: Navigating the East African Community’s Pending Merger Notification Regime
On 1 July 2025 the East African Community Competition Authority (“EACCA“) published a notice (“Notice“) announcing that the EACCA will commence receiving and reviewing merger notifications for its approval with effect from 1 November 2025. The EACCA was established in terms of the 2006 East African Community Competition Act and is the competition regulatory authority […]
South Africa’s slippery slope of financial distress
Negative economic news stories appear in the media on a daily basis, and seemingly each day brings word of yet more company closures, with more jobs being shed, and with the general consensus that the South African economy is floundering. One can be forgiven then for expecting that Stats SA’s latest liquidations numbers would record […]
New Measures on Imports and Exports in Algeria
New measures have been enacted in Algeria in the foreign trade sector. They concern the establishment of new regulatory bodies, the dissolution of ALGEX, and the introduction of new obligations relating to forecast programs as well as to the importation of goods and services. Key points: Establishment of two new entities and dissolution of ALGEX […]
The Best Law Firm in Ghana is Required for Corporate and Cross-Border Transactions
In the heart of West Africa, Ghana stands as an important economic hub, and a prime destination for foreign investment. This has led to a booming economy with opportunities in sectors like agribusiness, mining, and telecommunications. But for any business to succeed, understanding Ghana’s legal system is critical. This is why finding the best law […]
How to Do Business in Ghana: What Investors Need to Know
To do business in Ghana, we must first understand the country’s unique position. As a major hub for trade and foreign investment in West Africa, Ghana offers a stable, multiparty democracy and a diverse economy. Its strategic location makes it an attractive destination for foreign investors. The country has a well-developed financial system and ICT […]
How to Register a Company in South Africa: A Legal and Practical Guide
Company registration is the foundational step for any business aiming for legitimacy and long-term success in South Africa. We all know this. We know it provides legal identity and formalises your business operations. What isn’t often discussed, however, is that this process also sets the stage for legal compliance, corporate governance, and risk mitigation. A […]
Lesotho Corporate Guardianship Navigating Directors’ Duties Under the Companies Act
An Overview of the Responsibilities and Legal Obligations of Company Directors In today’s complex corporate environment, directors are more than figureheads. They are stewards of legal and ethical corporate conduct. In Lesotho, the Companies Act 2011 (as amended) outlines a comprehensive framework for the conduct, powers, and responsibilities of company directors. Understanding these duties is […]
Pulling the Plug: How Companies Officially Cease to Exist – Kenya
Introduction The dissolution of a company is a formal legal procedure through which a company terminates its corporate existence. Such dissolution essentially marks the formal end of such a company’s legal existence. Under the Companies Act, CAP 486 (“the Act”), companies may be dissolved through either deregistration (voluntary strike-off) or winding up (liquidation). Voluntary strike-off […]
Bentsi-Enchill, Letsa & Ankomah presents Ghana’s 2025 Legal and Regulatory Outlook.
This edition offers an in-depth analysis of the legal, regulatory, and commercial developments shaping Ghana’s industries and economy. It explores emerging issues across our key practice areas – Corporate Commercial, Disputes, Energy, Extractives & Infrastructure, and Financial Institutions & Capital Markets, and also reflects on how our 2024 projections have evolved. Here is the link: […]
Uganda’s First Data Protection Conviction: A New Era for Digital Privacy Enforcement in Africa
On 10 July 2025, Uganda achieved a significant milestone in digital privacy enforcement with its first criminal conviction under the Data Protection and Privacy Act, 2019. The case arose from aggressive debt recovery practices by a digital lending company, Nano Loans Microfinance Ltd, where its Director created and disseminated a WhatsApp video containing a borrower’s […]