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,
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
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
Thirty-seven African countries have become more industrialised over the past eleven years, according to a recent report from the African Development Bank, the African Union
By Alice Namuli Blazevic, Partner – Head Tech and Innovation, Katende, Ssempebwa & Company Advocates, Uganda The early 21st Century has proved to be an era
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 October
African countries are facing increasing challenges in combating cybercrime in a threat landscape that has changed dramatically. Africa has over 500 million internet users among
Article by: Pieter Steyn – Chairperson of LEX Africa, Director Werksmans Attorneys, South Africa The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) covers 21
Tech start-ups is a hot topic in Africa, and the growing innovation culture is giving rise to a proliferation of apps and digital platforms that
Compiled by Wendy Rosenberg and Tebogo Sibidla of Werksmans Attorneys – South Africa. This e-bulletin highlights key legislative and regulatory developments in the technology, media