TUNISIA NATIONAL CAPACITY BUILDING AND SENSITISATION WORKSHOP ON THE COMESA FREE TRADE AREA AND THE COMESA REGULATIONS ON ELIMINATION OF NON-TARITARIFF BARRIERS
Tunis, Tunisia 13-16 May 2024 The ongoing efforts of Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa «COMESA» Member States to implement the Free Trade Area (FTA) and eliminate Non-Tariff Barriers (NTBs) to facilitate smoother trade flow and increase intra-regional trade were presented during the first workshop organized last month in Tunis. Key milestones achieved since […]
A Guide to employee benefits in Lesotho as at April 2024
Applicable Legislation – the Labour Court Act No. 3 of 2024 – which came into force on 2 April 2024, being the date of publication The information contained in this Guide is for general information purposes and should not be considered professional legal advice. Opinions expressed in this Guide are the author’s and we make […]
Navigating the Legal Maze: AI’s Impact on Compliance, Liability, and Regulations
In the global landscape of Artificial Intelligence (AI) regulation, the European Union has taken a pioneering step with the enactment of the Artificial Intelligence Act (AIA), aiming to foster trustworthy AI while addressing associated risks comprehensively. Now, attention is turning to Africa, where the African Union (AU) is poised to unveil its Continental Strategy on […]
Cryptocurrency Litigation: Navigating Legal Challenges in the Digital Realm
The rise of cryptocurrency has revolutionised the global financial landscape, introducing a new era of digital assets that transcend traditional banking systems. As this rapidly evolving space navigates complex regulatory frameworks, the demand for specialised legal guidance has never been more critical. Enter LEX Africa, an alliance of premier law firms poised to offer unparalleled […]
Obstacles for Improving African Trade continue to Grow.
The writer, John Maré, is a former South African diplomat and Deputy Ambassador to the European Union and advises on international trade, public affairs and diplomacy. This article first appeared in the Business Day newspaper. The challenges to improve African trade, critically important for economic growth, are already considerable and overcoming them remains a priority for the continent. […]
Ghana’s 2024 Legal & Regulatory Outlook
In our 2024 Legal and Regulatory Outlook, we recap key regulatory and sector-specific events from 2023 and also project important commercial, legal, tax and regulatory updates across our practice areas that are likely to affect businesses, industries, and the economy. Our Corporate Commercial team discusses anticipated legal and policy developments across various areas, including foreign […]
Ghana’s 2024 Corporate Commercial Outlook
In this edition of our Ghana 2024 Outlook series, our Corporate Commercial team reviews key policies, legislations and decisions enacted in 2023 and their implications for businesses and individuals. The team also provide insight and projections for the year in sectors such as foreign direct investment, international trade, labour and employment, intellectual property and non-profit […]
LEX Africa 2024 AGM – Press Release
LEX Africa, the leading African legal alliance, and International Practice Group (IPG), a global network of over 2,500 professionals, held their Annual General Meetings in Casablanca. The event, hosted by I&I LAW FIRM, the Moroccan member of LEX Africa, brought together over 130 legal and financial professionals from Africa, Europe, Asia, and the Americas on […]
Renewable Energy Laws and Regulations Malawi 2024
Article first published in ICLG.com. Contributors to the article: Shabir Latif, S.C., Hamza Latif, Omega Sambakunsi from LEX Africa member Sacranie, Gow & Company, Malawi 1. Overview of the Renewable Energy Sector 1.1 What is the basis of renewable energy policy and regulation in your jurisdiction and is there a statutory definition of ‘renewable energy’, ‘clean energy’ […]
Mozambican Competition Regulatory Authority Proposes a Leniency Regime
In April of this year, the Competition Regulatory Authority (CRA) launched a public consultation process in relation to the Draft Regulation of the Leniency Regime, with the purpose of collecting observations, suggestions and contributions from all interested parties in this matter. This action is strictly connected to both the Organic Statute of the CRA and […]