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Overhauling the Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa

The Arbitration Foundation of Southern Africa (“AFSA”) recently announced its plans to revise their current rules. It is expected that these revised rules will be published during the Johannesburg International Arbitration Week which takes place in mid March…

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by Donovan Avenant, Glynn Kent and Alicia Powell

A lesson in the timeous institution of arbitration proceedings

Arbitration is steadily on the rise in the developing world.[1] More interesting is that this growth seems to be centered around Africa, or, at least, African parties. The reasons are no doubt compound, but one reason is that Africa is slowly on the rise, economically…

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Seychelles to become a contracting state to ARIPO

In a recent decision, the Cabinet of Ministers approved Seychelles’ membership to the African Regional Intellectual Property Organization (ARIPO) through the accession of Seychelles to...

by Magdalien van der Westhuizen

Strengthening the leadership team for legal services in Africa

Eversheds Sutherland’s Africa Group today announces a number of new leadership roles which will support its clients’ needs and drive further growth across the continent...

by John Kemkers

A first glimpse into the Investing in African Mining Indaba 2020 programme

Optimising growth and investment in the digitised mining economy The 26th edition of the Investing in African Mining Indaba will offer delegates new insight into issues...

by Hyve Group plc

African patent options: Roads less travelled

Africa, the world’s second largest continent, is home to some of the fastest-growing economies. It has over 50 countries, each with its own set of...

by Magdalien van der Westhuizen

No ‘one-size-fits-all’ for branded goods entering African countries

The role of Customs in the enforcement of intellectual property rights and the fight against counterfeit goods in Africa. The demand for branded goods in Africa...

by Sibongile Dee

Ministers from some of Africa’s largest oil and gas producing nations to meet in Cape Town to discuss future of energy industry

Fifteen Ministers from Africa’s largest energy producing nations, including countries such as Nigeria, Equatorial Guinea and Tunisia among others, have agreed to meet in Cape...

by Hyve Group plc

Why every law firm needs an office in South Africa right now!

“Africa is brimming with opportunity and, where there is growth and development, there is a lawyer” South Africa – a country with huge natural resources, a...

by Rob Green

Why every law firm needs an office in South Africa right now!

Centurion Law Group acquires IMANI- Lawyers On Demand and launches an Africa-wide flexible legal services model

Centurion Law Group (Centurion), a pan-African law conglomerate, now offers the cost savings and efficiency of flexible legal services through its acquisition of IMANI-African Lawyers...

by Centurion Law Group

Public Procurement Regulation for 21st Century Africa

Public procurement law governs the acquisition of the goods and services that a state needs to fulfil its public functions. This area of law has...

by Juta

Africa’s contrasts – (Re)emerging trends of mining in Africa

It has been said that “the greater the contrast, the greater the potential. Great energy only comes from a corresponding great tension of opposites” (Carl...

by Deepa Vallabh and Maud Hill

Africa’s contrasts – (Re)emerging trends of mining in Africa

Important considerations of protection in Africa

Africa is one of the fastest growing economic regions in the world with countries with natural resources that supports industries such as mining, oil and...

by Lisa McIlwaine-Hill

Announcing Eversheds Sutherland Africa Alliance

Keeping our clients one step ahead in the African market Eversheds Sutherland has announced the rebrand of its Africa network, now known as Eversheds Sutherland Africa...

by John Kemkers

Expanded legal content now available to navigate Africa’s business terrain

Africa’s heightened economic momentum is widely recognised, with the continent now well entrenched as one of the favoured global destinations for investment opportunities and doing...

by LexisNexis

Ensuring that your trade mark is protected in perpetuity in Africa

Unlike other forms of intellectual property that are protected for a limited period of time, trade marks can be protected in perpetuity provided the trade...

by Refiloe Nene

Africa – An ideal market for brand holders and counterfeiters

25 May 2018 is celebrated as AFRICA DAY and marks the formation of the African Union. Africa has seen a vast increase in investment and...

by Jadon Wolmarans

Demise of Kenya’s mandatory death penalty

A recent landmark decision by Kenya’s highest court, setting aside the mandatory death sentence for murder, is having an impact in that country. It has...