In the era of globalisation, the degree of economic liberalisation is more pervasive than ever before.

South Africa may be missing out on opportunities to attract well known and internationally reputable South Korean engineering and construction companies.

On a mission to spur economic integration and growth in Africa, African nations have joined hands to create the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA).

Raju Jaddoo, Ocorian's AMEA Non-Executive Director, shares his insights on Prosper Africa, a new US-led initiative unveiled in June at the Business Summit organised by the Corporate Council on Africa in Mozambique.

Enabling regulatory frameworks across Africa are vital for the continent to attract more foreign direct investment (FDI).

It has been a little over a year since the Financial Action Task Force ("FATF") , an international initiative established to combat money laundering published its Mutual Evaluation Report ("MER") on South Africa in which it identified major "weak spots" in our compliance processes.

Treaty shopping broadly entails interposing an intermediate company in an investment or transaction structure.

Despite challenges faced in recent years with the global pandemic as well as political and economic instability, South Africa has a booming fintech and technology industry.

South Africa's proposed changes to its mining legislation attempt to create more certainty for foreign investors.

Since 1994 there has been a focus on economic growth and transformation in South Africa.

The Financial Action Task Force's (FATF) confirmed at its Plenary held during the week of 20 – 24 October 2025 that South Africa has been removed from the FATF's greylist.

Tension between the two economic giants in the world, China and the United States, might have a silver lining for Africa.

This article discusses ten things to know in relation to foreign investment and insurance regulation in South Africa.

China’s engagement with Africa is nothing new; it never left the continent in the fi rst place. The noticeable impact on the performance of African economies is underpinned by the growing strategic partnership between China and Africa.

Barely a few hours after the seat that Biden occupied became cold, Trump got to work. Hours after his swearing-in, he commenced signing executive orders that will have a major impact on Africa.

The long-awaited reform of Mozambique's electricity law has reached the statute books this winter in Maputo (summer if you're in the Northern Hemisphere), with the enactment of Law 12/2022...

Exponential economic development across Africa has resulted in a greater necessity for increased protection of intellectual property ("IP") assets on the continent.

There are many reasons why a South African entity may want to assign or transfer ownership of their intellectual property (IP) offshore.

Johannesburg, 12 April 2013 – A meeting to assess practical ways for business to engage in implementing the NDP successfully was held at KPMG Wanooka Place in Parktown, Johannesburg yesterday, facilitated by KPMG and Business Leadership South Africa (BLSA), with the commissioners of the National Development Plan (NDP), including The Honourable Minister of the National Planning Commission (NPC), Trevor Manuel, and several prominent business leaders.

What is the current business climate in your jurisdiction including major political, economic, and/or legal activities on the horizon in your country that could have a big impact on businesses?