12/08/2021

Kenya: Mobile loan rates now under CBK control

Digital lenders will now set interest rates for their loans within parameters approved by the CBK in an effort to protect borrowers against predatory lending that has thrown many into debt traps.

12/06/2021

TRIPS Waiver

As consensus on the proposal seems unlikely, in this client alert we consider the existing law, which can require rights holders to share their technology in certain circumstances.

12/03/2021

Government Reiterates Commitment to Renewables

Under the theme, “Renewable Energy for Self-Consumption in Mozambique”, the virtual conference focused on the potential of the energy market for self-consumption in Mozambique, with emphasis on the commercial and industrial sector and the char

11/30/2021

CBN deploys e-Form ‘A’ for invisible transactions

“Accordingly, the e-Form ‘A’ shall replace the hard copy of Form ‘A’ for invincible transactions (PTA/BTA, medicals, education, other remittances etc.}, with effect from November 30, 2021.

11/25/2021

Defiant Pityana to take Absa decision to fire him on review

The businessperson argues that the Prudential Authority acted “unlawfully” and prevented him from becoming the bank’s chairperson by engaging in an “informal process” with Absa in the identification of a new chairperson.