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Kenya: High Court Orders Automatic Transition and Registration of NGOs; Donor Data Disclosure Declared Unconstitutional
25th June 2025 On 20 June 2025, the High Court in David Calleb Otieno & Others v Attorney General & Others (Petition No. E519 of 2024) declared several provisions... →
Extension of the transition period for NGOs under the Public Benefit Organisations Act, 2013 and publication of the draft PBO regulations 2025
19th June 2025 The transition period under Regulation 5 (1) of the Fifth Schedule to the Public Benefit Organisations Act, 2013 (PBO Act) was recently extended by... →
Kenya, South Africa and Zambia: Open electricity market reforms – comparisons and lessons learned
18th June 2025 Open access energy regimes are evolving to deliver reliable and affordable electricity in Africa. Traditional, vertically integrated utilities are... →
Retirement following a section 197 transfer – which age applies?
17th June 2025 In the recent case of Styen v Business Connexion Group Ltd, the Labour Court confirmed that when there is a transfer of a business as a going... →
The African energy market is on the cusp of a step change
17th June 2025 First-of-kind utility scale transactions through the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP) platform are currently underway, signalling the emergence... →
South Africa: Fraud warning – Fake professional conferences/ events
17th June 2025 A new scam involving advertising fraudulent professional conferences or events using seemingly legitimate event invitations is becoming more... →
South Africa: Disciplinary proceedings and medical certificates: A practical approach
11th June 2025 The submission of medical certificates by employees facing disciplinary action is a recurring issue for employers. Employees often produce medical... →
South Africa: Draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 will need further amendments to encourage investment
2nd June 2025 The draft Mineral Resources Development Bill, 2025 (Draft Bill) has been released for public comment. Interested parties have until 13 August 2025... →
