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Kenya: What employers and professionals need to know: 2025 work permit reforms for East African Community (EAC) nationals and new permit categories
30th May 2025 Kenya’s immigration landscape is undergoing transformative changes with the introduction of the Kenya Citizenship and Immigration (Amendment)... →
Obtaining an employment equity compliance certificate in South Africa
27th May 2025 A significant amendment brought about by the Employment Equity Amendment Act, 2022, is the coming into operation of section 53 of the Employment... →
Establishing the regional digital hub – key highlights of the Kenya Cloud Policy 2025
21st May 2025 The recently gazetted Kenya Cloud Policy 2025 (Policy) marks the country’s latest milestone towards establishing itself as the preferred regional... →
South Africa: Reporting obligations in terms of the Employment Equity Regulations
16th May 2025 Part of an employer's affirmative action obligations in accordance with Section 21 of the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (as amended) (EEA) and the... →
Tanzania: Court’s decision on virtual assets
12th May 2025 On 12 November 2019, the Bank of Tanzania issued a public notice cautioning the public against the trading, marketing and usage of virtual currency... →
Further details for compliance with Employment Equity Plan in South Africa
9th May 2025 An important step for designated employers to ensure compliance with their affirmative action obligations under the Employment Equity Act, 1998 (as... →
The Labour Appeal Court reiterates the law on reinstatement
8th May 2025 In a recent decision by the Labour Appeal Court (LAC), the Court clarified the law on reinstatement, holding that an employer is not obliged to... →
Dodgy sick notes? Employers should think again before dismissing based on suspicion
7th May 2025 In Woolworths (Pty) Ltd v CCMA and others the Labour Appeal Court warns that an employer may not dismiss an employee for misconduct based only on... →
