Welcome to “Lowenstein Africa Presents: Venture Voices”
Legal Challenges Part 1 – Setting Up Your Startup for Success
A Conversation with Janade du Plessis of Launch Africa Ventures: Balancing Sustainable Development with ROI
GILTI Conscience Podcast | An In-Depth Look at International Tax in Africa: Part 1
Corruption Risk in Africa
Nota Bene Episode 136: Africa Q3 Check In: Diligent Competition Investigations and the Digitization of the Economy with Andreas Stargard
Nota Bene Episode 113: Common Markets and the Race for Power in Africa with Andreas Stargard
FCPA Compliance Report-Episode 294-Chris Tomlinson
African Law Firms & Foreign Counterparts Navigate 'Tense' Relationship
With the global surge in demand for critical minerals, the security of supply has become paramount. With its vast mineral reserves, Africa is poised to play a leading role in the energy transition. The continent’s potential...more
The global finance industry has been undergoing a significant shift in recent years, with investment patterns showing a slow but steady pivot towards Low Income, Lower Middle Income, and Upper Middle Income nations, as...more
Au cours de ces dernières années, plusieurs États africains ont mis en œuvre des réformes d’ampleur de leurs régulations minières, aboutissant notamment à l'imposition d'exigences réglementaires accrues sur les acteurs de ce...more
In the past few years, several African States have implemented wide-ranging reforms to their mining sector, which have resulted in the imposition of increased regulatory requirements on actors as well as, in some instances,...more
After 30 years of extraordinary growth, China’s economy – the world’s second largest – appears to be entering a new phase of slower expansion. The real estate sector – which accounts for around one-third of Chinese GDP and...more
The road to decarbonisation - From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise...more
Meet Jackie Donald, a senior associate from our global mining practice and one of the delegates attending the global Mining Indaba 2024 conference this year, which is focused on the development of mining interests in Africa....more
Recent disruptions in the global food supply chains have highlighted Africa's urgent need to become self-sufficient in food production. Traditionally, the continent has turned to small-scale community-based agricultural...more
British Virgin Islands funds can be helpful to African investors and businesses in a number of ways. BVI Counsel Nicholas Kuria discusses the various options with Africa Legal. Originally published on Africa Legal -...more
PGMs are helping Southern African mining remain relevant and contributing to a global clean and green transition - "Among the rarest metals on earth, PGMs are well known for their catalytic properties." Platinum...more
Last year was a challenging one for M&A in Africa, with both deal value and volume dropping to their lowest figures on record. Yet 2021 has shown signs of a resurgence, with H1’s total of 87 deals marking a 15% increase...more
Last month, the UK Supreme Court overturned the judgment of the Court of Appeal and allowed a claim for damages from claimants in the Niger Delta to proceed against Royal Dutch Shell plc and its local subsidiary Shell...more
Welcome to the second report in our series looking at the Future of Mining in Africa, in collaboration with Africa Legal, the leading online thought leadership platform for professional services in Africa. This edition turns...more
Companies that achieve ESG objectives are more likely to attract investors and customers in a post-pandemic world. Mining is one of Africa's most important industries. In recent decades, mining has been a major driver of...more
Artisanal Mining is a significant source of minerals and metals. According to the International Institute for Sustainable Development 2018 the sector is estimated to produce approximately 80% of global sapphire production,...more
The Court of Appeal's recent decision in Kadie Kalma & Ors v African Minerals Ltd stands as a stark reminder of the risks and responsibilities companies bear when operating in sectors and jurisdictions with a high risk of...more
After what can be described as a difficult period for mining, many are predicting that the mining sector is experiencing a renaissance and nowhere is this welcomed more than on the continent of Africa. ...more
We are pleased to introduce the second edition of our Energy & Infrastructure Insight, providing information and analysis of current issues and projects across the globe. In this edition, we offer insights into the...more
The global mining & metals sector is facing one of its most challenging transitions yet, as the industry is considering how it can best position itself to regain and maintain stakeholder confidence on ESG matters. Miners...more
M&A in Africa totaled US$21.1 billion in 2018, a slight drop compared to the US$22 billion recorded in 2017. Deal volume, however, fell more precipitously from 272 in 2017 to 206 in 2018. ...more
Kibo provides update on four key projects - JSE- and Aim-listed Kibo Energy on Monday confirmed that it is developing four key projects – two thermal coal power projects, in Botswana and Mozambique; a UK-focused flexible...more
International arbitration can benefit the parties to a range of mining disputes - Mining is one of Africa's flagship industries and a growth engine for many of the continent's countries, such as Angola, Côte d'Ivoire, the...more
One of the key factors affecting the operation of mines in Sub-Saharan Africa is the availability of a reliable, uninterrupted supply of power. However, Sub-Saharan Africa has a severe power deficit which means that mines are...more
Leading the News - Burundi - On February 12th, the United Nations (U.N.) Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in the Central African Republic (CAR) (MINUSCA) announced its decision to repatriate three...more
Leading the News - Burundi - On February 5th, newly elected African Union (AU) Assembly Chairman and President of Chad Idriss Deby appointed a high-level delegation of five African heads of state to negotiate with...more