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🌍 MMAKS Advocates flags increased enforcement by the Uganda Revenue Authority, requiring tax residents to disclose foreign income and offshore assets as Uganda activates global tax transparency and automatic information exchange rules.

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Disclosure of Foreign Income & Assets by Uganda Tax Residents
The Uganda Revenue Authority has issued Public Notices and targeted email inquiries requiring tax-resident persons with offshore income and assets to report that income in Uganda and thereby regularis...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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🗃️ South Africa’s High Court says arbitration confidentiality won’t block disclosure in related local litigation. Webber Wentzel explains the impact on cross-border discovery and fair-trial rights.

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High Court Compels Disclosure of London Arbitration Record - MV Smart
On 22 December 2025, the KwaZulu Natal High Court delivered an important judgment in The National Ports Authority, a division of Transnet (SOC) Ltd v The Owners and Underwriters of the MV Smart [Case ...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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🎰 Kenya’s Gambling Control Act, 2025 introduces a tougher two-tier regime for online and land-based betting, with stricter licensing and advertising rules. Bowmans unpacks the new compliance landscape.

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Key Provisions of the Gambling Control Act, 2025
The Gambling Control Act, 2025 was enacted by Parliament on 7 August 2025, and came into force on 26 August 2025. The Act replaced the Betting, Lotteries and Gaming Act framework and is inter alia aim...
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January 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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January 8, 2026 at 1:46 PM
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Hello 2026!

A bigger vision, deeper coverage, and AI built for Africa 🪄

Powered by the people behind Afriwise, this year is about turning momentum into meaningful impact.

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January 8, 2026 at 12:39 PM
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⛏️ Zambia’s 2025 Local Content Regulations mark a new wave of resource nationalism. Dentons notes mining firms must now prioritise local suppliers, reserve key contracts for Zambian-owned companies, and invest in local capacity building.

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A New Chapter in Resource Nationalism: Zambia’s Local Content Push
The recently enacted Geological and Minerals Development (Local Content) (Preference for Goods and Services in the Mining Sector) Regulations, Statutory Instrument No. 68 of 2025, set a bold new frame...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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⚖️ CMS notes that the International Court of Justice is set to clarify whether the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87, a landmark opinion that could reshape global labour law and impact employers worldwide.

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International Court of Justice (ICJ) to Clarify the Right to Strike under ILO Convention 87: Implications for Global Employers
The right to strike is a core right entrenched in South African law, and is deeply engrained into our employment landscape. This right has, however, not been specifically guaranteed from an internatio...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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💰 Kenya’s new Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 ushers in full digital asset regulation. ALN notes it brings VASPs under formal licensing, ending the CBK’s hands-off approach and integrating crypto into Kenya’s financial system.

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Impact of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 on Kenya’s Digital Asset Ecosystem
The Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025 provides a comprehensive legal framework aimed at licensing and regulating the activities of Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASPs) operating in and from...
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October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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October 31, 2025 at 8:51 AM
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⚖️ Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer highlights a new Gauteng Commercial Court directive that fast-tracks arbitration disputes, cutting delays, curbing costs, and reinforcing South Africa’s pro-arbitration stance through stricter case management and expedited hearings.

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Resolving Arbitration Related Disputes in the Public Interest - New Directive Accelerates Resolution of Arbitration Disputes
For too long, disputes which are subject to an arbitration clause have added to the growing burden on the courts. These range from challenges against an agreement to arbitrate, the procedure followed ...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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📝 AXIS Fiduciary Ltd notes rising burnout among Mauritian compliance officers as endless AML/CFT updates, heavy reporting, and complex rules raise doubts over whether the system ensures compliance, or just exhaustion.

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Are We Moving to Effectiveness or Exhaustion in Mauritian AML/CFT Compliance
Financial services professionals, along with lawyers, accountants, and others, play a pivotal role in safeguarding Mauritius's reputation as a transparent international financial centre that meets all...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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🌍 ALN explains how AGOA’s expiry ends duty-free trade between the U.S., Kenya & Tanzania, urging both to pursue new deals & diversify markets to cushion the fallout.

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Expiry of AGOA and Its Implications for Kenya and Tanzania
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), a pivotal trade agreement between the United States and several sub-Saharan African nations, expired on 30 September 2025. Since its enactment in 2000, A...
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October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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October 23, 2025 at 12:20 PM
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Here’s to the trailblazers, collaborators and changemakers shaping the future of legal and regulatory compliance in Africa.
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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Being surrounded by such exceptional innovators and industry leaders is inspiring, and it motivates us to continue pushing boundaries and redefining what is possible in legal and regulatory intelligence.
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the many clients, partners and law firms in our network who were recognised in other categories.
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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This year saw a record number of high-quality submissions, showcasing the growing depth, sophistication and ambition within Africa’s financial services sector. Receiving this award is a testament to the vision and dedication of our team, and to the trust and support of our clients and partners.
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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It reflects the growing demand for solutions that go beyond compliance, delivering the intelligence and insight needed to turn regulatory change into strategic opportunity.
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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This recognition celebrates the bold thinking, pioneering technology and collaborative spirit that drive our mission to transform how organisations understand and respond to regulation across Africa.
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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We’re thrilled to announce that Afriwise has won the 2025 Africa Global Funds (AGF) Service Providers Award in the category of 'Regulatory Compliance or Hosting Services'! 🥳
October 22, 2025 at 7:38 AM
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⚖️ Uganda has issued its Competition Regulations, 2025, setting rules on mergers, dominance & anti-competitive conduct. ENS notes it’s a milestone, but enforcement hinges on Ministry capacity.

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Uganda Publishes Landmark Competition Regulations
The Competition Regulations, 2025 have officially been published bringing to life a long-awaited framework for the implementation of the Competition Act.
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October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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🔐 Nigeria’s NDPA GAID 2025 replaces the NDPR, ushering in tougher data protection rules. AELEX warns organisations to update policies, audits & practices to stay compliant.

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In March 2025, the Nigeria Data Protection Commission issued the Nigeria Data Protection Act General Application and Implementation Directive, 2025 (GAID). The GAID officially takes effect today, 19 S...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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📦 ALN highlights Kenya’s Finance Act, 2025, which makes Certificates of Origin mandatory for all imports—KRA will enforce compliance, adding new costs & procedures for businesses and consumers.

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Mandatory Requirement for Certificate of Origins on All Imports into Kenya: Legal and Fiscal Impact
The Finance Act, 2025, effective 1 July 2025, has fundamentally reshaped Kenya’s import ecosystem by amending Section 44A of the Tax Procedures Act, 2015. This mandates a valid Certificate of Origin f...
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October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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October 3, 2025 at 9:26 AM
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🏛️ Zimbabwe’s new Deeds Registries Regulations, 2025 usher in a securitised deeds regime. Muvingi & Mugadza warn banks, insurers & lenders to validate deeds within 24 months or risk unenforceable securities.

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Advisory Notice to Banks, Asset Managers, Insurers, Pension Funds, Investment Firms, REITs, Mortgage Lenders, and Other Local and International Institutions Involved in Securities and Property Transac...
The Government of Zimbabwe, through Statutory Instrument 76 of 2025 Deeds Registries Regulations, 2025, has enacted comprehensive reforms to the country’s deeds registration framework. These amendment...
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September 25, 2025 at 1:40 PM