Managers of Wealth Africa

African IPOs undeterred by commodities rout - law firm

The projected amount to be raised will be the highest since 2010

Zimbabwe’s banks scramble to escape US fines

John Robertson, a renowned economist in Zimbabwe, said on Friday that the international banks were terminating their corresponding bank partnerships with Zimbabwe to avoid potential fines by the US.

ENSafrica recognised at the Client Choice Awards

We would like to thank you, our clients, for putting your trust in us and affording us the privilege of serving you as you do business across the African continent.

Kenya: Jersey Island Confiscate Gichuru, Okemo Stashes

ersey's Attorney-General Robert MacRae QC said the decision by the Court will not dampen his country's pursuit to have the two extradited to face charges of money laundering.

High Court bars Kenya Revenue Authority from selling firm’s assets

The High Court ordered the taxman not to attach or sell any assets belonging to Kundan Singh Construction International Ltd noting that KRA had not followed the proper process of demanding its dues.

The rule of law in Africa: enforcing governance or scaring off foreign investors? by Kenny Chiu and Rita Chen

However, enforcing the rule of law in Africa against the backdrop of globalisation has not been without challenges.

KRA officials implicated in perpetrating tax evasion charged

Last week the government sacked top bosses at the KRA and transferred others as it moved to rid the port of Mombasa of corruption

Legal reforms urged to promote Islamic finance in Africa

Current legal framework is not conducive for Islamic finance in east Africa, expert says at a summit in Kenyan capital

ENSafrica and its chairman take honours at the 15th Annual DealMakers Gala Awards

ENSafrica Chief Executive Mzi Mgudlwa said: “We are deeply honoured to be acknowledged for our leading role in South Africa’s M&A and corporate finance spheres. We are also incredibly pleased that Michael has been recognised as ‘Sout

Africa tax in brief by Celia Becker

NIGERIA: Financial transactions subject to stamp duty

Tax administration: SARS’ constitutional obligations and taxpayers’ rights

This topic is very complex and, accordingly, what follows is a very broad overview of these issues.

Equity Bank surrenders staff to KRA over fraud

Equity Bank has surrendered two of its staff members to the to the KRA/Banking Fraud Investigation Unit police for prosecution.

tax ENSight

Progress on tax treaties, protocols, tax information exchange agreements and agreements on mutual administrative assistance

Eversheds advises on renewable energy projects in Africa

Law firm Eversheds supports InfraCo Africa and its development partner, Aldwych Africa, as it commits to renewable energy projects in sub-Saharan Africa.

Investment in Morocco and opportunities for companies in the Western Sahara

Although European companies are present in several sectors, in general, international companies have been reticent to do business in the Western Sahara due to the uncertainty surrounding its international legal status.

JPMorgan Chase lifts curtain on new EMEA panel

With JPMorgan's global legal spend hitting $3bn last year, the bank is one of the most lucrative legal clients in the world

Imperial Bank owners in court to stop payments

The shareholders want to stop further payouts to depositors to protect their key assets which they argue are the large deposits.

UK fraud prosecutor extradites fugitive from South Africa

The 51-year-old, who prosecutors said led an extravagant lifestyle and owned a Ferrari and three BMWs, absconded after being convicted in a linked SFO case in 2006.

Africa tax in brief by Celia Becker

BOTSWANA: Protocol to treaty between Botswana and South Africa enters into force

Allen & Overy recognized as Best Onshore Law Firm

Throughout 2015, we have advised on many high profile investment funds and asset management matters. It is very satisfying to know that our clients and peers hold us in such great esteem.