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Africa is entering a defining period for virtual asset regulation. As adoption accelerates – driven by fintech innovation, remittance demand...
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South African employers have until 28 March 2026 to comment on wide-ranging proposed amendments to the country’s labour laws. The...
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South Africa's agribusiness sector offers substantial investment and entrepreneurial opportunities. Securing capital is often critical for agricultural projects; however, the...
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Internal audit leaders from across Africa recently concluded the fourth African Federation of Institutes of Internal Auditors (AFIIA) Leadership Workshop...
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In 2026, cleaning standards are no longer a facilities issue. They’re a governance issue. For many corporates, what was once...
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In today’s climate of geopolitical uncertainty and technological competition, it is both natural and necessary for nations to seek greater...
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Looking ahead to 2026, fintech is set to transform how financial services are delivered and accessed, driven by rapid technological...
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The South African insurance industry has demonstrated remarkable resilience over the past few years, despite a challenging economy and a...
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As part of Kenya’s policy on power purchase agreements (PPAs), the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Energy report titled “Report...
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The publication of South Africa's Draft Construction Regulations 2025 represents more than a routine regulatory update; it signals a fundamental...
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As the global energy transition accelerates, environmental, social & governance (ESG) principles are no longer peripheral concerns for mining companies;...
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Keeping up with regulatory compliance isn’t just about ticking boxes – it demands real-time vigilance. Ongoing monitoring plays a critical...
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The finale of the Chew on This series, titled “How Can the Health Promotion Levy Support and Expand Social Protection?”...
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In today’s data-driven world, compliance with privacy laws like the Protection of Personal Information Act 4 of 2013 (POPIA) is...
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Amid a food safety crisis in South Africa's informal sector, the government announced that all spaza shops need to be...
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What do Old Mutual and HSBC Johannesburg have in common? No, it’s not that they’re both financial services providers or...
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The European Union’s Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM), which will impose penalties on exports that carry a high carbon footprint,...
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The European Union (EU)’s NIS2 cybersecurity directive has significant implications for African businesses trading with the continent. This is according...
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The Financial Sector Regulation Act, 9 of 2017 (FSR Act) commenced on 1 April 2018 and overhauled the entire financial...
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The BEE Chamber, a leading authority in BBBEE (broad-based black economic empowerment) compliance, highlights the critical importance of efficiently managing...
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Businesses say the lack of clarity around environmental, social & governance (ESG) and artificial intelligence (AI) regulation is a key...
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Recent developments have seen the South African Revenue Service (SARS) turn its attention toward crypto traders, who are now receiving...
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The long-awaited amendments in the Companies Amendment Bills, 2023 have been signed into law and published in the Government Gazette...
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Boards should be aware of changes that are on the horizon to South Africa's ESG (environmental, social and governance) reporting...
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Before leaving his ministerial position, outgoing Minister of Competition, Trade and Industry, Ebrahim Patel, published two important regulations (one of...
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While the draft South African Public Procurement Bill is a commendable attempt to overhaul the country’s procurement landscape, its success...
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In May 2024, the Federated Employers Mutual Assurance Company (FEM) launched its Rehabilitation, Social Reintegration and Return to Work Programme....
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Leading labour law expert and CEO of Labour Law Management Consulting, Ivan Israelstam, has launched a video series that simplifies...
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To support the implementation of South Africa's Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) under the Paris Agreement, the Minister of Forestry, Fisheries...
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With numerous financial institutions subject to hefty penalties by the Financial Sector Conduct Authority (FSCA), fintech and liquidity solutions provider...
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Mergers & acquisitions (M&A) are often the most effective way for companies to transform their businesses, whether through acquiring or...
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Machine or artificial intelligence–generated content refers to any work or output produced by AI systems rather than by human creators....
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The 2024 Budget Speech presented by South African Finance Minister Enoch Godongwana paints a picture of cautious optimism amid lingering...
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Starting a business can be an overwhelming process, as there are many factors to consider. One of these is the...
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The financial technology (fintech) law and regulatory landscape is constantly evolving and could present first-mover fintech opportunities for those who...
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On 1 February 2024, new Draft Regulations were released, containing new Draft Sectoral Targets, and unpacking what businesses need to...
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South Africa’s Compensation for Occupational Injuries and Diseases Act (COIDA) was established to provide compensation for physical harm, fatal accidents...
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Because financial technology (fintech) is relatively new and has developed faster than legislative processes, and because the nuances of blockchain...
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There can be no question that South African organisations are facing challenges on several fronts. Even without factoring in the...
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Property transactions are a critical aspect of doing business in South Africa. Whether you are acquiring a new office space,...
