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25 May 2011
 
 
New competition regime launched in Botswana
BOWMAN GILFILLAN
Two years ago, Botswana, for the first time, became subject to a dedicated competition law regime when the Competition Act, No 17 of 2009 was enacted to regulate competition in the country’s...
 
 
13 May 2011
 
No exports to Zambia without certificate of conformity
BOWMAN GILFILLAN
Earlier this year, the Zambia Bureau of Standards (“ZABS”) announced the planned implementation of a pre-Verification of Conformity Programme which will be a new requirement that will apply to...
 
 
The latest on when and how to register as an importer in South Africa
BOWMAN GILFILLAN
In order to import commercial goods into South Africa, a Customs registration number is required to complete the import bill of entry. A customs registration number is also required to complete an...
 
 
23 Mar 2011
 
Fiscal stability agreements offer protection against increases in mining royalties
BOWMAN GILFILLAN
Among all the comments surrounding the commencement of mining royalties, few have considered that there is no guarantee that mining royalties will remain capped at 5% and 7% in South Africa.
 
 
22 Mar 2011
 
A highly effective tool for recovering creditors’ claims and legal costs
BOWMAN GILFILLAN
Creditors using amendments to the Insolvency Act to maximise the dividend payable to them in an insolvency need to be aware that the relevant amendments are superficial rather than substantive. The...
 
 
11 Mar 2011
 
 
 
Retirement funds investment in private equity funds: some issues to consider
BOWMAN GILFILLAN ATTORNEYS
Retirement funds, at least in the United States of America and in Europe, have increased their investment allocation to private equity funds. There is no doubt that retirement funds in South Africa...
 
 
04 Mar 2011
 
Botswana - The Launch Of A New Competition Regime
BOWMAN GILFILLAN ATTORNEYS
For some time, Botswana has not had a dedicated competition law regime and competition in certain sectors has been governed only by industry-specific legislation such as the Industrial Development...
 
 
15 Feb 2011
 
Botswana - The Launch Of A New Competition Regime
BOWMAN GILFILLAN
For some time, Botswana has not had a dedicated competition law regime and competition in certain sectors has been governed only by industry-specific legislation such as the Industrial Development...
 
 
 
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