NEWSFLASH🇿🇲| Last month, Zambia enacted the Electricity (Open Access) Regulations to address its energy challenges. Its goal is to empower #IndependentPowerProducers to sell #electricity directly to consumers, bypassing State-owned, ZESCO. Read more here: lnkd.in/d5tX_5Uw

EVENT🇿🇦| In line with its commitment to protecting the valuable data of its customers in the era of #AI, Microsoft is launching its #POPIA & #GenerativeAI Whitepaper which Pascale Towers will present. When: 28 Aug 2024, 9:00 SAST Where: JHB🇿🇦 More here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

NEWSFLASH🇿🇦|The 8th and 9th phases of the JSE Simplification Project have been announced. These entail proposed amendments to 8 Sections and a proposal for a new Section 3 (New Listings). All the sections have been released for public comment. More: bowmanslaw.com/insights/south…

NEWSFLASH🇿🇦| Dept of Communications & Digital Technologies's reportedly seeking stakeholder input on its AI Policy Framework as the basis for the subsequent establishment of a national #AIpolicy. It's anticipated this policy will inform the eventual promulgation of #AI-related legislation. bowmanslaw.com/insights/south…

EVENT🌍| We're looking forward to IBA Events's conference to be held in Mexico City on 15-20 Sept 2024. This is one of the world's largest gatherings of legal professionals from over 2700 organisations and across 130+ jurisdictions. Look out for our #IBAMexico team on the ground.

EVENT 🇰🇪| On 7 August 2024, Kenya Property Developers Association held a 'Legal and Tax Structuring in the Real Estate Sector' breakfast forum - which brought together key stakeholders in the #RealSector. We're delighted to have participated (Fred Ogutu was a speaker). Learn more: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

NEWSFLASH🇿🇦| A recent Supreme Court of Appeal ruling noted South African courts aren't just instruments by which the laws of other countries secure the enforcement of their court orders: the process of another court doesn't run through South Africa. More: bowmanslaw.com/insights/south…

EVENT🇿🇦| We are hosting a dialogue on navigating the courtship between #FamilyBusiness and #PrivateEquity. We will discuss what #PE investors look for in family business. Details below⬇️. To attend or for more information, please contact Manusha: [email protected]

INSIGHTS🇿🇲| Last month, Zambia enacted the Electricity (Open Access) Regulations to address its energy challenges. Its goal is to empower #IndependentPowerProducers to sell #electricity directly to consumers, bypassing State-owned, ZESCO. Read more here: africanminingmarket.com/zambia-adopts-…

EVENT | In honour of #WomensMonth2024, members of our #CommercialProperty team based in JHB attended the annual SAPOA #WomensDay High Tea held in partnership with the Women's Property Network which was hosted on 21 August 2024. We are delighted to have attended.

EVENT🇰🇪| Simon Kiriba will join the panel discussing the crucial role that laws and #technology play in fostering #SustainableDevelopment in African cities at the #KGBSAnnualConference2024. When: 4 Sept 2024, 15:30 EAT Where: Radisson Blu, Nairobi More: linkedin.com/posts/bowmans-…

LISTEN🇿🇦| Transnet SOC Ltd's postponed the #privatisation process for the container terminals at the port of Ngqura and the container corridor between Johannesburg and Durban, a move likely to be met with cautious optimism. Andrew Pike and Noluthando Mthonti - Mlambo discuss: bowmanslaw.com/podcast_list/p…

EVENT 🇿🇦| On 29 August 2024, we celebrated the move of our Durban office to the spectacular Umhlanga Ridgeside. Thanks to all those who made this event possible. To our clients: thank you for your continued trust; and to our staff: your dedicated hard work is greatly appreciated.

HYBRID🌍| We're excited for The ACFE Africa Conference and Exhibition: the largest #AntiFraud networking event in Africa. Stop by our stand (stand no.17) and meet our #ACFEconference delegation. When: 9-11 September 2024 Where: Sandton Convention Centre 🇿🇦 More here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

WELCOME 🇿🇦| We're pleased to announce Andrew Davidson has joined our M&A Practice as partner in our newly relocated Durban office. His arrival is well-timed as prospects in the M&A market are starting to look up. Please join us in welcoming him. More here: bowmanslaw.com/press_releases…

HYBRID🇿🇦| We're the proud sponsors of The Tax Faculty 8th Annual Cross-Border Considerations for Advisors Conference. In addition, members of our #tax practice will be speaking at #CrossBorder2024. When: 4-5 Sept 2024 Where: 22 Bree Street, CPT More here: linkedin.com/posts/bowmans-…

INSIGHTS 🌍| The number of Competition regulators in Africa is growing and they are building impressive track records in the scope of their work. In this article⬇️, Derek Lotter, Tamara Dini and N Mia discuss African #CompetitionRegulators enforcement efforts.

EVENT🇰🇪| Cecil Kuyo will be speaking at this East Africa Law Society(EALS) Convention on the opportunities and risks #GenerativeAI - a transformative tool - presents for #inhousecounsel. When: 5 Sept 2024, 10:55-11:55 EAT Where: Hemingways Watamu, Kilifi Learn more here: bowmanslaw.com/wp-content/upl…

EVENT🇰🇪| There's still time to join #IP & #Technology partner, Ariana Issaias' #WWBAassembly presentation. She will walk the founders of early-stage startups through #IP and #legalconsiderations. When: 5 Sept 2024, 14:30 EAT Where: Delta40 Office, Nairobi linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

RECOGNITION🇿🇦| Global Competition Review has released the 2024 edition of its #40under40 list: the next crop of leading #antitrust practitioners. Please join us in congratulating #CompetitionLaw partner, Judd Lurie, on his inclusion. Congratulations Judd. More on Judd: lnkd.in/dd9EnKw9