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More than anything, last night was a reminder that our ecosystem is full of people doing serious, meaningful work. To everyone recognised, shortlisted, and building alongside us, congratulations 👏👏👏

And we're even more proud that our CEO, Steven De Backer, was awarded the IFLR Market Reform Award. Not something he put himself forward for, but something recognised by the wider community. That distinction matters.

Last night, Afriwise was named the @IFLR_online Africa Tech Innovation Award winner for the second year running! We’re proud, not just because it’s back-to-back, but because of what it reflects.

⚔️ Zimbabwe’s new digital services withholding tax reshapes how foreign platforms are taxed. Zenas Legal Practice notes it may level the field for local firms but adds compliance strain and cost pressure. tinyurl.com/mpkn6kvf

⛏️ Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr explores how SA and Namibia are navigating US tariffs, China’s dominance and local beneficiation goals, as new mining policies, AfCFTA integration and shifting geopolitics reshape investment risk and resource sovereignty. tinyurl.com/mrxrcyzr

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Following the resounding success of the inaugural GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) in 2025, praised by attendees as “exceptional”, “thought-provoking”, and “energising”, Africa Legal, in partnership with leading legal intelligence platform @Afriwise, is pleased to announce the exclusive platform for in-house legal leaders and key stakeholders will return on 7 October 2026. With a theme of “Legal Leadership in an Unpredictable World”, this year's GC Forum GRC will convene legal decision-makers, regulators, investors and policy influencers to address the evolving realities shaping governance and risk across Africa, from AI governance to geopolitical volatility and cross-border regulatory complexity: africa-legal.com/events/excepti… For full details on GC Forum GRC 2026, including 2025 agenda highlights, speaker opportunities, and sponsors, visit: gcforumgrc.com #GCForum #Governance #RiskManagement #Compliance #YourAfricaLegal #Afriwise #AfricanExcellence #InhouseCounsel #GeneralCounsel #GCForumGRC

🌍 MMAKS Advocates flags increased enforcement by the Uganda Revenue Authority, requiring tax residents to disclose foreign income and offshore assets as Uganda activates global tax transparency and automatic information exchange rules. tinyurl.com/yym4ncpk

🗃️ South Africa’s High Court says arbitration confidentiality won’t block disclosure in related local litigation. Webber Wentzel explains the impact on cross-border discovery and fair-trial rights. tinyurl.com/5cnjth6u

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Hello 2026! A bigger vision, deeper coverage, and AI built for Africa 🪄 Powered by the people behind Afriwise, this year is about turning momentum into meaningful impact. #LeadersInLegalIntelligence

⛏️ Zambia’s 2025 Local Content Regulations mark a new wave of resource nationalism. @Dentons notes mining firms must now prioritise local suppliers, reserve key contracts for Zambian-owned companies, and invest in local capacity building. tinyurl.com/ne93977s

⚖️ CMS notes that the International Court of Justice is set to clarify whether the right to strike is protected under ILO Convention 87, a landmark opinion that could reshape global labour law and impact employers worldwide. tinyurl.com/mube9era

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⚖️ Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer highlights a new Gauteng Court directive fast-tracking arbitration disputes, cutting delays, reducing costs, and strengthening South Africa’s pro-arbitration stance. tinyurl.com/26s5f7uw

📝 AXIS Fiduciary Ltd notes rising burnout among Mauritian compliance officers as endless AML/CFT updates, heavy reporting, and complex rules raise doubts over whether the system ensures compliance, or just exhaustion. tinyurl.com/2krxf76p

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