NEWSFLASH 🇿🇲| Like other countries in Africa, Zambia's seen an increase in the use of online #ridehailing services - hence the issuing of the Road Traffic (Public Service Vehicles) (Amendment) Regulations to regulate the #eHailing industry. Read more here: bowmanslaw.com/insights/zambi…

EVENT🇲🇺| Earlier today (17 May 2024), we hosted a thought-provoking roundtable on the day-to-day of general counsel: the challenges of being independent, addressing compliance and regulatory risks, and new legal technologies in delivering legal services. Thank you for attending.

EVENT🌍| Our Africa Law Conference concluded today (17 May 2024). Conversations of the day covered topics like #ESG , #Sustainability , #AI , #AfCFTA and more. Thank you to all our attendees and participants for making these last 2 days highly insightful.

EVENT🌍| Our Africa Law Firm Conference kicked off today (16 May 2024). This is an opportunity for various local counsel firms to share knowledge with one another and to discuss client needs and opportunities in Africa. We’re looking forward to Day 2!

EVENT🌍| #ICCA2024HK was held last week (5-8 May 2024) with our #InternationalArbitration experts Clement Mkiva and Jonathan Barnes in attendance. The conference was an excellent opportunity to network and renew existing connections. More here: ow.ly/wGbW50RIrPH

EVENT🌍| The #restructuring profession continues to contribute to a more stable future for businesses. That's why we’re thrilled to be attending INSOL International San Diego 2024. Look out for our team.
When: 22–24 May 2024, 08:00 PDT
Where: San Diego 🇺🇸
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NEWSFLASH 🇰🇪| The Court of Appeal's reversed a Environment & Land Court decision in a property foreclosure dispute: the ELC has no jurisdiction to hear disputes not connected to the use of land - clarifying the specific functions of different courts. More: bowmanslaw.com/insights/kenya…

NEWSFLASH 🇰🇪| The Finance Bill was introduced to the National Assembly on 9 May 2024. Further to our previous analysis of the Bill, our #Tax team has reviewed the current version of the Bill and set out the key proposed changes here: bit.ly/4dCoBF7

LISTEN 🇿🇦| We're excited to announce our new podcast series with Juta: Tax Matters - Let's Talk #Tax - a 'quick guide' into the complexities of #corporatetax . Our debut episode tackles recent legislative efforts to limit the use of secured #preferenceshare funding. Listen⬇️

The #twopot #retirementsystem will come into effect on 1 Sept 2024. To assist the #retirementfund industry prepare for it, we are launching our Two-pot Readiness Pack. If you are interested, or for more information, email [email protected]
More here: bit.ly/3JYWJ0g

EVENT | Building on the momentum of our 1st session of the Responsible AI Series, co-hosted with Microsoft, we held the 2nd session earlier today focusing on demystifying #AI . To our attendees, thank you for all the support. Let's shape the future of Responsible AI together!

EVENT 🇰🇪| Building on our collaboration with Microsoft, we’re thrilled to announce the next in-person session focusing on demystifying #AI technology and the building blocks for a robust #ArtificialIntelligence ecosystem.
When: 09 May 2024, 09:30 EAT
Where: Nairobi, Kenya
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#DirectorDelinquencyPaperLaunch

Stefanie Fick, Executive Director: Accountability Division at OUTA 'Delinquency doesn't center on directors' mistakes; instead, it zeroes in on their recklessness and failure to take their duties seriously.'

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NEWSFLASH 🇿🇦| Last week, the new Labour Court and Labour Appeal Court rules were published in the Government Gazette. They are aimed at ensuring that matters referred to the Labour Court are dealt with efficiently so as to clear the backlog. More here: lnkd.in/dahvQSA5

EVENT🌍| We're excited to be attending #ICCA2024HK : 1 of the world's largest gathering of #DisputeResolution specialists. Look out for our #InternationalArbitration team.
When: 5–8 May 2024, 09:30 HKST
Where: HK Convention and Exhibition Centre
More here: ow.ly/cMAe50Rxjc3

NEWSFLASH I In the world of private equity, setting up a continuation fund can be a smart move when exiting an investment is not the best option.Partner, Jutami Augustyn, provides more information here: ow.ly/1T9Y50RvSI6