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Crypto not yet subject to exchange controls
In a landmark ruling, the Pretoria High Court has clarified that cryptocurrencies do not fall under South Africa's exchange control regulations. The judgment came in a case between Standard Bank and t...Published: 28 May 2025 at 10:40hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter
10 reasons to consider African trade and investment opportunities in 2022
1. Visible green shoots – rising commodity pricesThe pandemic closed borders and stopped trade, other than for essentials, across the continent and was the principal reason for a decline in ...Published: 09 Jan 2022 at 06:19hrs | 15 | by Lerisha Naidu
Should I Stay or Should I Go to Arbitration Proceedings?
Arbitration is often viewed as a better suited forum than litigation to make use of when a dispute arises. However, not all parties are swayed by this appeal, as was the case in the recent decis...Published: 12 Nov 2020 at 05:41hrs | 3 | by John Bell
Funding Africa's infrastructure gap
Key to enabling African economies to make the most of their opportunities is developing infrastructure in the region. Across the continent, new laws are being implemented and alternative sources of in...Published: 30 May 2019 at 19:52hrs | 2 | by Agencies
Seven things to consider when transacting in Africa
1. Accept the uncertainty and gather knowledgeInvestors in Africa must consider geo-political and economic uncertainty on the continent as well as a ple...Published: 21 May 2019 at 16:26hrs | 10 | by Morne van der Merwe, Managing Partner, and Wildu du Plessis, Head of Africa at global law firm Baker McKenzie in Johannesburg
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