In an effort to increase revenue collection, the Tanzanian Government has in recent years emphasised the use of technology to strengthen tax administration and compliance.

In Mainland Tanzania, suppliers of goods and services whose annual turnover is TZS 14 million or more are required to issue receipts (or invoices) through EFDs, known as fiscalised receipts (or fiscalised invoices).

In a ruling delivered on 7 December 2020, the Supreme Court in Uganda (Court), held that the Court of Appeal is the last appellate court in labour matters arising from the Industrial Court.

Innovation plays an important role in the growth of a business and is increasingly becoming a strategic pillar for any organisation that wants to be successful in today's global economy.

The Competition Act No. 89 of 1998 (Act) came into effect on 1 September 1999 and has been amended in terms of the Amendment Act of 2009 and the Amendment Act of 2018.

On 6 December 2019, the Kenyan Competition (General) Rules, 2019 (General Rules), containing the Merger Threshold Guidelines (Threshold Guidelines) and a new merger notification form.

Following the death of George Floyd in the USA, there has been increased global attention on the #BlackLivesMatter (BLM) Movement.

The Medium-Term Budget Policy Statement is taking place on 30 October 2019, and taxpayers anticipate significant shortfalls in tax collections

Intellectual Property rights (IP rights) are a form of property granted through trademarks, patents, industrial designs, copyrights and geographical indications, among others, that enable the owner to

During the last quarter of 2020, there were some interesting changes in the financial regulatory framework of Mauritius. The following provides a summary of some of them.

As South Africa gears itself up to receive its first batch of the COVID-19 vaccine, many employers are wondering whether it is legally permissible for them to require employees to be vaccinated...

On 17 November 2020, the Western Cape High Court (High Court) found that Santam Ltd (Santam) was liable to indemnify its policy holders.

On 17 November 2020, the Western Cape High Court (High Court) found that Santam Ltd (Santam) was liable to indemnify its policy holders, Ma-Afrika Hotels (Pty) Ltd (Ma-Afrika) ...

It will certainly be mentioned in history books and, for those of us with an interest in tax, the year had some attention-grabbing moments.

On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) a public health emergency of international concern. First discovered in Wuhan City

The next few months are going to be very busy for retirement funds and their administrators. This is because the new tax rules regarding the annuitisation of provident funds...

Our regular round-ups bring you a selection of pan-African PTL-related stories and keep you up to date regarding developments in the space across Africa.

2020 has been dubbed a ‘throw-away' year, filled with more pressures, fears and loss as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic than many have experienced before.

In this edition of Africa Insights our research partners at Stellenbosch University's Centre for Complex Systems in Transition consider the vast expanse of the ocean and ways of protecting a resource so essential for the planet's wellbeing.

A restraint of trade is an agreement usually between an employer and an employee, and in certain instances, may be contained in shareholder agreements and be binding on shareholders.