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Kenya's competition watchdog fines Mogo Auto for unfair practicesJoyce Karanja and Michelle Karimi Kimonye

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Kenyan President William Ruto speaks at a press conference where he announced spending cuts in government after protests against the proposed finance bill 2024/2025, in Nairobi, Kenya, 5 July 2024. Reuters/Monicah Mwangi/File Photo

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AfCFTA under the spotlight at ISO assembly

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Partnership to develop solution to complex Carbon Tax calculations

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Oil and gas is the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy. Wikimedia Commons

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Not in my name - gender violence in the workplace

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Mozambique successfully convicts, sentences 2 rhino poachers

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Climate change emerging as a legal liability risk for lenders in SA

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Captive lion breeding in South Africa: the case for a total ban

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Ashlin Perumall, senior associate, corporate/M&A practice at Baker McKenzie

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Agreement ensures Khoi, San earn share of Rooibos trade

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Partnership to develop solution to complex Carbon Tax calculations

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Oil and gas is the lifeblood of Nigeria’s economy. Wikimedia Commons

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Mozambique successfully convicts, sentences 2 rhino poachers

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Bowmans expands its borders

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Climate change emerging as a legal liability risk for lenders in SA

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Captive lion breeding in South Africa: the case for a total ban

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Former Ivory Coast President Laurent Gbagbo attends a confirmation of charges hearing at the International Criminal Court in The Hague. EPA/Michael Kooren

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Global cryptocurrency regulation standards expected in June

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Botswana High Court landmark ruling a major win for LGBT rights in Africa

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