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Mauritius' former central bank governor released on bailVillen Anganan

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Zimbabwe scraps the death penalty – tracking the path to abolition

By Carolyn Hoyle and Parvais Jabbar 3 Jan 2025

Source: © The Economic Times President-elect Donald Trump is making a U-turn on banning TikTok in the US

Trump's U-turn on the banning of TikTok

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Why Botswana is no longer a safe haven for elephants

Ross Harvey 10 Sep 2018

Photo: Arabian Business

Injunction upholds Djibouti port joint venture agreement

6 Sep 2018

A supporter of Uhuru Kenyatta after the Kenyan president’s ICC charges were dropped in December, 2014. Daniel Irungu/EPA

Transitional justice: lessons from Kenya on what works, and what doesn't

Gabrielle Lynch 27 Aug 2018

Compliance lawyers are in demand in Africa

Compliance lawyers are in demand in Africa

6 Jun 2018

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

Kareema Shaik 1 Jun 2018

#AfricaMonth: Beware - Africa's brand growth comes with counterfeiting challenges

Vanessa Ferguson 25 May 2018

Where will GDPR and PoPIA leave digital marketing?

Where will GDPR and PoPIA leave digital marketing?

Elizabeth de Stadler 23 May 2018

Brand investment rises in East Africa

21 May 2018

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers on patrol at the Meru National Park. Flickr/IFAW

Why Kenya's proposal to execute convicted poachers is a bad idea

Jeremiah Ogonda Asaka 21 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Creating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Benjamin Ouma 15 May 2018

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Kieran Whyte and Jen Stolp 8 May 2018

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Peter Leon 4 May 2018

Staggering amount of e-waste illegally reaches Nigeria inside used cars

Staggering amount of e-waste illegally reaches Nigeria inside used cars

19 Apr 2018

H&M’s New Routine sportswear campaign featuring graffiti artist Revok’s unauthorised artwork in the background. © H&M

Big brands ripping off street art is not cool: why illegal graffiti should be protected by copyright

Enrico Bonadio 9 Apr 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

Paradigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

President Paul Kagame. Image credit: Village Urugwiro via

A new dawn for Africa as 44 countries sign CFTA deal

Collins Mwai 22 Mar 2018

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

16 Mar 2018

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Anger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

Legally protecting your brand name in the social media age

Shan Radcliffe 28 Feb 2018

Facebook, Twitter not fully complying with consumer rules: EU

Facebook, Twitter not fully complying with consumer rules: EU

16 Feb 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

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Leading ivory trade investigator murdered in Kenya

6 Feb 2018

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

Bizcommunity.com 25 Jan 2018

21st Century Fox/Sky takeover thrown into doubt by UK regulator

21st Century Fox/Sky takeover thrown into doubt by UK regulator

24 Jan 2018

Disabled people in Africa get a raw deal. What's been done to fix this

Disabled people in Africa get a raw deal. What's been done to fix this

Laura-Stella Enonchong 18 Jan 2018

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2017 Daily Maverick South African Persons of the Year: The Whistle-blowers

Jessica Bezuidenhout & Rebecca Davis 22 Dec 2017

Eight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

Eight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

21 Dec 2017

Sugar tax and its bitter economic aftertaste

Sugar tax and its bitter economic aftertaste

Joon Chong and Wesley Grimm 15 Dec 2017

Own space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Own space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Bizcommunity.com 13 Dec 2017

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ESG & SustainabilityWhy Botswana is no longer a safe haven for elephants

Ross Harvey 10 Sep 2018

Photo: Arabian Business

LegalInjunction upholds Djibouti port joint venture agreement

6 Sep 2018

A supporter of Uhuru Kenyatta after the Kenyan president’s ICC charges were dropped in December, 2014. Daniel Irungu/EPA

LegalTransitional justice: lessons from Kenya on what works, and what doesn't

Gabrielle Lynch 27 Aug 2018

Compliance lawyers are in demand in Africa

LegalCompliance lawyers are in demand in Africa

6 Jun 2018

Sun hotels square off in Namibia

LegalSun hotels square off in Namibia

Kareema Shaik 1 Jun 2018

Marketing & Media#AfricaMonth: Beware - Africa's brand growth comes with counterfeiting challenges

Vanessa Ferguson 25 May 2018

Where will GDPR and PoPIA leave digital marketing?

Marketing & MediaWhere will GDPR and PoPIA leave digital marketing?

Elizabeth de Stadler 23 May 2018

Marketing & MediaBrand investment rises in East Africa

21 May 2018

Kenya Wildlife Service rangers on patrol at the Meru National Park. Flickr/IFAW

ESG & SustainabilityWhy Kenya's proposal to execute convicted poachers is a bad idea

Jeremiah Ogonda Asaka 21 May 2018

Creating business communities for African unity

Marketing & MediaCreating business communities for African unity

Bizcommunity.com 21 May 2018

Nations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

RetailNations in new push to boost intra-Africa trade

Benjamin Ouma 15 May 2018

Africa's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

LegalAfrica's new free trade area - streamlining trade and infrastructure development

Kieran Whyte and Jen Stolp 8 May 2018

Tanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Energy & MiningTanzania's new mining laws signal sweeping changes

Peter Leon 4 May 2018

Staggering amount of e-waste illegally reaches Nigeria inside used cars

ESG & SustainabilityStaggering amount of e-waste illegally reaches Nigeria inside used cars

19 Apr 2018

H&M’s New Routine sportswear campaign featuring graffiti artist Revok’s unauthorised artwork in the background. © H&M

Marketing & MediaBig brands ripping off street art is not cool: why illegal graffiti should be protected by copyright

Enrico Bonadio 9 Apr 2018

Antique ivory – defined as pre-1947 worked ivory – is an exception and can be traded in the UK and EU. Flickr/James Picht

ESG & SustainabilityParadigm shift as African countries throw their weight behind ivory ban

Caroline Cox 26 Mar 2018

President Paul Kagame. Image credit: Village Urugwiro via

RetailA new dawn for Africa as 44 countries sign CFTA deal

Collins Mwai 22 Mar 2018

African tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

LegalAfrican tech and telecom sector to thrive in 2018/19

16 Mar 2018

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Construction & EngineeringAnger as rail construction begins in Nairobi National Park

5 Mar 2018

LegalLegally protecting your brand name in the social media age

Shan Radcliffe 28 Feb 2018

Facebook, Twitter not fully complying with consumer rules: EU

LegalFacebook, Twitter not fully complying with consumer rules: EU

16 Feb 2018

How are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

HR & ManagementHow are companies preparing for automation and the new world of work?

Lusanda Raphulu 8 Feb 2018

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ESG & SustainabilityLeading ivory trade investigator murdered in Kenya

6 Feb 2018

BizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

FinanceBizFin Focus 2018 - Attract more interest

Bizcommunity.com 25 Jan 2018

21st Century Fox/Sky takeover thrown into doubt by UK regulator

Marketing & Media21st Century Fox/Sky takeover thrown into doubt by UK regulator

24 Jan 2018

Disabled people in Africa get a raw deal. What's been done to fix this

ESG & SustainabilityDisabled people in Africa get a raw deal. What's been done to fix this

Laura-Stella Enonchong 18 Jan 2018

All images ©

Marketing & Media2017 Daily Maverick South African Persons of the Year: The Whistle-blowers

Jessica Bezuidenhout & Rebecca Davis 22 Dec 2017

Eight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

Marketing & MediaEight Uganda tabloid staff freed on bail

21 Dec 2017

Sugar tax and its bitter economic aftertaste

FinanceSugar tax and its bitter economic aftertaste

Joon Chong and Wesley Grimm 15 Dec 2017

Own space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Marketing & MediaOwn space on the biggest multi-industry B2B news site in Africa?

Bizcommunity.com 13 Dec 2017

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Marketing & MediaIndonesia's selfie-snapping monkey named PETA's 'Person of the Year'

6 Dec 2017

Artificial intelligence - the apex of tech and policy challenges

ICTArtificial intelligence - the apex of tech and policy challenges

Aalia Manie 23 Nov 2017

MTN looks to cut 'excessive' licence fee in Benin

ICTMTN looks to cut 'excessive' licence fee in Benin

22 Nov 2017

Morocco regulator bans bitcoin payments

LegalMorocco regulator bans bitcoin payments

22 Nov 2017

Diezani Alison-Madueke, Nigeria's former oil minister

Energy & MiningNigeria's former oil minister blasted over court bid

3 Nov 2017

Kenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano for innovation summit

EntrepreneurshipKenyan gender advocate Vivian Onano for innovation summit

26 Oct 2017

Database of 30 million+ South Africans leaked online, property group is culprit

ICTDatabase of 30 million+ South Africans leaked online, property group is culprit

Ilse van den Berg 19 Oct 2017

Pangolin trade forces Ghana to look at new wildlife laws

ESG & SustainabilityPangolin trade forces Ghana to look at new wildlife laws

13 Oct 2017

'Bogus' online doctor to be probed

Legal'Bogus' online doctor to be probed

Katharine Child 9 Oct 2017

EU pauses inquiry into Bayer-Monsanto takeover

LegalEU pauses inquiry into Bayer-Monsanto takeover

6 Oct 2017