Managers of Wealth Africa

DLA Piper continues Africa-wide momentum with two Corporate Awards

Alongside, the firm was ranked as the third most active General Corporate Finance Legal Advisor (by transaction value) at the DealMakers East Africa Annual Awards.

Two new laws for pension funds in South Africa

This notice had previously excluded retirement fund contributions regulated under the Pension Funds Act from enforcement under section 34A of the Basic Conditions of Employment Act.

Former Steinhoff audit executive sentenced to four years or R2m fine

Odendaal found to be negligent as he ought to have suspected fraud by other employees

Judgment clarifies when third-parties can intervene in South African mergers

The Constitutional Court ultimately overturned the CAC’s ruling and reinstated the Tribunal’s original order

Cybercrime Act being used to suppress free speech — NBA president

According to Osigwe, the judiciary is complicit in this trend.

Glencore, AFC, Mauritius Bank, Fidelity Sue First Bank Trustees and Receiver, Abubakar Sulu Gambari

Neconde Energy Limited, a prominent player in Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, holds 45% interests in OML 42, an oil asset of strategic importance.

SCA orders FirstRand to repay client R170k for defective bakkie

Aletta van Niekerk was appealing a North West High Court judgment in favour of FirstRand.

Dentons expands presence in Africa with leading firm in Cameroon

Cameroon’s role as a major transit hub positions it as a gateway for global business activity.

Dentons strengthens pan-African reach with launch in Senegal

“Our firms were brought together by a mutual vision for excellence and a deep commitment to delivering world-class legal services,” said Kate Barton, Global CEO.

Court orders N1.07bn payment to ex-Kogi deputy gov

UBA had argued that the money was sourced from the World Bank for environmental projects across northern states and was therefore unavailable to settle the judgment debt.

African Development Bank Group debars Yessan Sarlu and Ayitévi Amadote for 18 months for Fraudulent Practices

During the debarment period, Yessan Sarlu, Mr. Ayitévi Yao Mawulolo Amadote, and all entities under their control will not be eligible to participate in African Development Bank Group-financed activities.

Alleged $1b debt claim: First Bank, Access Bank, Zenith Bank MDs risk imprisonment over disobedience of court order

The suit concerns a high-stake dispute involving onshore oil asset and the FSO Ugo Ocha, linked to interests in the OML 42 Joint Venture, in which the Federal Government owns a 55 per cent share.

Another international giant quits South Africa

The South African business will become an independent law firm on March 31st 2026, following a structured transition.

Cybersecurity Bill aims to protect, not restrict free expression – Mahama

He said the bills before Parliament were not meant to restrict expression but to safeguard citizens and uphold truth in the digital realm.

Alleged N9.5b debt: Court restrains banks from dealing with Indian businessman, firms

Goswami and his firms are alleged to be indebted to First City Monument Bank (FCMB), Union Bank Plc, and United Capital Trustees Limited.

South Africa’s most valuable bank in serious trouble

FirstRand appealed this ruling to the UK Supreme Court, arguing that motor dealers should not owe fiduciary duties to consumers and that its past practices were compliant with then-existing laws.

Lotus Sues 45 Banks Over N1.3bn Lost To System Failure

The bank further claimed that during the period of system failure, 718 customers successfully executed withdrawals and transfers, despite knowing that they did not have sufficient funds in their accounts with the bank.

SARS nails one taxpayer for R46 million

The Tax Court agreed with SARS

SA Banks Complicit in Enabling Organised Crime

Yet it was largely dismissed as a procedural hurdle for an otherwise sophisticated and highly regarded system.

Fidelity guarantee fund ordered to pay RAF claimant, after attorneys stole payout

Fund received 116 claims against Chueu Attorneys valued at R82.7m. SCA says the firm handled 6 000 files with an estimated R6.2bn gross value before its demise.