How to grow South Africa’s bio-economy
In Africa the opportunities currently offered in the bio-economy are many and must be better utilized than they are at present. Underlining this need is the particular importance and potential of the bio-economy for Africa as well as its direct linkages to key global issues that also have special relevance for Africa. Such issues include […]
South Africa has a Key Role in Reformatting the Africa-Europe Relationship.
The time seems particularly opportune for refreshing the relationship between South Africa (SA) and the European Union (EU), especially given a new NGU in Pretoria and a new European Parliament as well as Commission leadership in Brussels. In addition, the current combination of many geo-political factors in an exceptionally fluid global context strengthens and adds […]
South Africa must give Greater Attention to Cleaner Energy Roll-out in its Broader Context
Energy diplomacy could become a key facet of SA’s international outreach. In addressing its urgent need for expanded energy supplies South Africa must also transition towards cleaner green energy as other countries are trying to do with this having the added advantage of assisting transition to a more sustainable Green economies. Innovative multi-stakeholder and multi-sector […]
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. […]
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 […]
Technology Media & Telecommunications in Africa update
This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the technology, media and telecommunications sectors in sub-saharan Africa. This issue covers the period 16 April 2023 to 15 July 2023 and includes developments from Eswatini, Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, Mauritius, Mozambique, Namibia, Nigeria, Rwanda, South Africa, Seychelles, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. eSwatini Notice […]
A Boom in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Awareness is Proliferating Globally
A Boom in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) is Proliferating Globally Globally there is a growing awareness and move towards implementing Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) strategies and policies by both multinational and local organisations and countries looking to protect their assets and resources. Athi Jara, director at Werksmans, spoke on this interesting subject at […]
COMESA Competition Commission celebrates 10-year anniversary in Malawi
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission recently celebrated 10 years of operation in Lilongwe, Malawi. The Honourable Simplex Chithyola, Malawi’s Minister of Trade and Industry opened the two-day event. In his opening speech he said, “Despite the remarkable progress that our COMESA region has made in facilitating trade, particularly through […]
LEX Africa’s recent mining webinar highlighted many of the opportunities and challenges of this vibrant sector
LEX Africa recently held a mining webinar, during which renowned expert mining lawyers from member law firms from South Africa, Mali, DRC, Ghana, Zambia and Tanzania discussed the latest mining trends within their respective countries. These knowledgeable speakers, who have a deep understanding of mining law and the practice thereof also highlighted investment opportunities and […]
Digital currencies and services gaining momentum across the continent
A McKinsey report earlier this month highlights that although cash is still king in Africa its supremacy is likely to be increasingly challenged as e-payments gain momentum. With innovation escalating there is a shift in the way people pay for goods and services with electronic payments rapidly displacing cash and cryptocurrency and digital currencies emerging […]
