🌍 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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🗃️ 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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🎰 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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⛏️ 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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⚖️ 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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💰 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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⚖️ 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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📝 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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🌍 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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Here’s to the trailblazers, collaborators and changemakers shaping the future of legal and regulatory compliance in Africa.

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.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to the many clients, partners and law firms in our network who were recognised in other categories.

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.

It reflects the growing demand for solutions that go beyond compliance, delivering the intelligence and insight needed to turn regulatory change into strategic opportunity.

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.

⚖️ 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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🔐 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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📦 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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🏛️ 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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