The Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the “DITC”) has issued guidelines for companies performing essential services to continue operations during the extended lockdown period, in accordance with the Disaster Management Act, 2002 (Act No. 57 of 2002) (the “Act”).
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Cov Africa, published by Covington & Burling LLP, focuses on legal developments and regulatory issues affecting businesses and organizations operating in Africa. The blog covers topics such as employment law reforms, data protection and privacy regulations including the Protection of Personal Information Act (POPIA), artificial intelligence strategy and governance, direct marketing compliance, and broader policy trends impacting corporate, regulatory, and public policy matters in the region. It provides insights into legislative changes, compliance requirements, and strategic considerations for multinational companies and local entities navigating the evolving legal landscape across African jurisdictions.
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Audio and Key Takeaways Re: Covington’s Ability to Help Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
By Lido Fontana
South Africa’s Economic Response to the Covid-19 Pandemic
By Mike McLaren & Cov Africa
South Africa did not record the first case of Covid-19 in Africa, but it now has the highest number of reported cases on the continent.
Having had the benefit of watching governments respond to the outbreak of the pandemic in…
COVID-19: Which South African Businesses Can Operate During the Nation-wide Lockdown?
By Mosa Mkhize
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Ebrahim Patel, has announced that all businesses permitted to provide ‘essential services’ during the national lockdown period in South Africa must first seek approval from the Department of Trade, Industry and Competition (the…
Covington’s Ability to Help Respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic in Africa
With African governments increasingly taking strong actions to impede the spread of the COVID-19 virus – including in a number of jurisdictions, imposing full lockdowns – we are able to provide assistance to our clients, financial institutions, developmental finance organizations,…
Coronavirus: Potential Implications for Africa
By Cov Africa
The Coronavirus (hereinafter “COVID-19”) is upending lives around the world—equally in developed and developing countries. Some are already affected by the deadly impact of COVID-19 (e.g. China, Italy, and France), while others’ lives have been altered due to efforts taken…
COP 25: “Missed Opportunity” for Climate Change Action in Africa
By Cov Africa
Reports project that given current activities, the world will exceed the threshold for dangerous climate change in 2030. To address this forecast, 196 States plus the European Union met in Madrid, Spain in December 2019 for COP 25—the 25th session…
Top Issues to Watch in Africa in 2020
Commencement of the AfCFTA. The landmark African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is slated to go into force on July 1, 2020. When fully implemented, the trade agreement will eliminate tariff and non-tariff barriers, and substantially increase intra-regional trade to…
Articulating the Business Case for Investing in Compliance Programs
In our experience, compliance professionals spend a significant amount of time and resources focusing on the “how” – designing, implementing, sustaining, and improving effective compliance programs. This focus is no doubt warranted given recent emphasis by enforcement authorities on the…
Five Key Considerations For Handling Internal Corporate Investigations
Companies today face increasingly complex regulatory frameworks globally and intense levels of corporate scrutiny from government enforcement agencies around the world. As government agencies embrace sophisticated crime-busting technology and the world shrinks through greater inter-agency cooperation, there are more ways…