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Revisiting the boundaries of sexual harassment cases
18th November 2025 On 12 September 2025, the Labour Court handed down judgment in Nedbank Limited v Olwage and Others, setting aside an arbitration award that had... →
Trade, Tariffs, and Transformation: Zambia’s Push for Industrialisation
18th November 2025 Zambia’s 2026 National Budget, unveiled in September 2025 by Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane, signalled a renewed push toward... →
South Africa: Moving to Term ZARONIA – What it is, how it differs from compounded ZARONIA, and why it matters now
12th November 2025 South Africa’s transition from JIBAR to ZARONIA has primarily focused, and continues to focus, on daily ZARONIA compounded in arrears. That remains... →
Mental health is not always a justification for poor conduct – Labour Court upholds dismissal for poor performance despite employee’s mental health concerns
11th November 2025 Poor work performance cases can become difficult for employers to navigate in circumstances where mental health challenges may be a contributing... →
Zambia’s 2026 Budget advances tax reform and business transparency
29th October 2025 Zambia’s 2026 National Budget, presented by Finance Minister Dr. Situmbeko Musokotwane on 26 September 2025, introduces a suite of tax and business... →
Kenya: Major regulatory and licensing reforms in the evolving virtual asset space
24th October 2025 Kenya is poised to become a regional leader in the regulation of virtual assets with the enactment of the Virtual Asset Service Providers Act, 2025... →
Mauritius: Choice of remedies and pleading standards in fixed-term employment terminations
22nd October 2025 The Supreme Court of Mauritius has dismissed preliminary objections in a fixed-term employment dispute, providing important clarifications for both... →
A work-from-home legacy of Covid-19 – return to office directions must be reasonable
16th October 2025 Since the Covid-19 pandemic, many employees whose duties allow for it, continue to work from home either on a permanent or hybrid basis. However,... →
