Following a presidential proclamation on 12 July 2019, a package of wide-ranging and sweeping reforms to the South African (SA) competition regime have been brought into force with immediate effect.
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Topic: Southern-africa
Subscribe to Southern-africaThe African Continental Free Trade Area: Facilitating Dispute Resolution in Africa
March 21, 2019
Posted in Southern Africa Blog post
If the African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA) enters into force later this year, it will give member states a mechanism to resolve disputes and promote trade.
Wider impact of new Zambian copper import duty
February 15, 2019
Posted in Mining Southern Africa Central Africa Blog post
On 28th September 2018, Zambian finance minister, Margaret Mwanaktwe, announced plans to change the current mining tax regime in the country.
Procurement trends in mining - recent developments
January 31, 2019
Posted in Infrastructure Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa Blog post
This article is a follow up to our two part essential guide on feasibility planning and construction procurement for junior mining and our analysis last year of the updated FIDIC suite of contracts.
Electronic signature of Bills of Lading under South African Law
January 07, 2019
Posted in Transport Southern Africa Blog post
The recent signature in Rwanda of the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) involving 48 African countries should dramatically increase trade within Africa.
The African Continental Free Trade Area: a step in the right direction
January 02, 2019
Posted in Transport Southern Africa Blog post
South Africa joined 48 other African countries in signing the African continental Free Trade Area agreement (AcFTA) in July this year.
Third-party funding in investor-state arbitration
July 31, 2018
Posted in Oil and gas Mining Power Renewables Infrastructure Eastern Africa Western Africa Central Africa Southern Africa Northern Africa Blog post
Legal considerations with exporting into Africa
April 11, 2018
Posted in Transport Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa Blog post
Cross-border trade in Africa: risk management
April 11, 2018
Posted in Transport Northern Africa Central Africa Southern Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa Blog post
Crewless ships: brave new world and regulatory challenges
April 11, 2018
Posted in Transport Northern Africa Southern Africa Central Africa Western Africa Eastern Africa Blog post
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