The Central African country’s new data protection Act enshrines many international standards, but has some unique features which will need careful attention from data controllers, write Aissatou Sylla ...

The agency has retracted its opposition to the deal after the two companies agreed to terms to uphold competition in the sector. The Competition Commission of South Africa has approved a merger ...

Spoor & Fisher’s Herman Blignaut looks at what the new South African Expropriation Act really means for trade mark owners. Property comes in many forms. It can be land and buildings, vehicles and ...

Sun International and Peermont have put their combination on ice after a series of hurdles. Gambling company Sun International has pulled the plug on its proposed ZAR 7.3 billion (USD 415 million) ...

Africa’s biggest law firm has picked a litigation pro with nearly 16 years under her belt at the firm to head up its dispute resolution practice. ENS has appointed current executive Julia ...

Cairo-headquartered law firm Zaki Hashem acted on the deal which was secured and collateralised by a consumer credit portfolio, with two of the three tranches awarded the top credit rating. Aman for ...

The firm has selected two Johannesburg lawyers and one in Cairo among its 59 new partners. Baker McKenzie has elevated three African lawyers to partner in its latest round of promotions. The firm ...

The South African Supreme Court of Appeal has confirmed when a payment via EFT was finalised, overturning a decision from the High Court.

Bowmans’ Lerato Thahane writes about the changing nature of corporate reorganisation in South Africa and beyond. The past five years have seen a marked uptick in group restructurings driven by mergers ...

A new report by the international police organisation has revealed escalating levels of cyber-crime across the continent and inadequate capabilities to fight it.

The private equity firm’s ‘Capital IV Mid Cap’ fund has raised EUR 600 million for investment in dynamic North and West African enterprises. Africa-focused private equity firm Mediterrania Capital ...