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Changes to Tanzania’s Foreign Exchange (Bureau De Change) Regulations
By Tenda Msinjili, Peter Kasanda, Michaela Marandu, Amalia Lui and Esther Kilimba, Clyde & Co LLP -
In this briefing, we outline the key changes in the Foreign Exchange...
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The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) market in Africa holds significant potential...
Despite facing some challenges. As the continent continues to evolve economically, several key trends and factors are shaping the landscape of M&A activity across...
Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa launch the 2024 Africa Risk-Reward...
The report is released at a time when Africa is experiencing a significant generational shift in politics, increased continental connectivity, and the rapid emergence...
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Leveraging AfCFTA to Drive Digital Trade in Africa
By Darryl Bernstein, Partner, Baker & McKenzie, Johannesburg
Digitization is disrupting global trade - the emergence of Industry 4.0, cloud computing, Internet of Things (IoT)...
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Funding infrastructure development essential for inclusive growth in Africa
The World Economic Forum for Africa, currently taking place in Cape Town, South Africa focuses on the theme of shaping inclusive growth and shared...
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Seven Things to Consider When Transacting in Africa
Baker McKenzie lawyers based in Africa, alongside the Firm’s global Africa specialists, as well as lawyers from our African Relationship Firms from across the...
Dangote calls on African business leaders to drive continent’s transformation
The Dangote Group has expanded from Nigeria to 14 countries across the continent, spanning multiple sectors from cement to fertilizers, sugar to oil refineries,...
UK to partner with Kenyan Fintech companies to increase financial inclusion
UK announces partnership with Kenyan Fintech companies to use technology to increase financial inclusion for low-income and underserved consumers.
The Lord Mayor of the City...
Fintech as the driver for growth in Africa’s banking sector
By Ogechi Onuoha (Associate), Taiwo Peregrino (Associate), and Ufuoma Isiavwe (Associate), Olajide Oyewole LLP, DLA Piper Africa member firm in Nigeria
According to the 2017 Global Findex Database,1 about 1.7 billion adults...
M&A deal value rises in Africa in the first half of 2019
By Morné van der Merwe managing partner of Baker McKenzie’s Johannesburg office
There were a sharp increase in the value of total mergers and acquisitions...
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Control Risks and Oxford Economics Africa launch the 2024 Africa Risk-Reward...
The report is released at a time when Africa is experiencing a significant generational shift in politics, increased continental connectivity, and the rapid emergence...