NEWSFLASH🇰🇪| The High Court's held that a foreign company's legal existence is est. upon incorporation in its country of origin. Registration under section 974 of the Companies Act isn't a prerequisite for a foreign company to have the right to sue in 🇰🇪. bowmanslaw.com/insights/kenya…

INSIGHTS🇿🇦| It's been almost 4 months since the Employment Equity Regulations, 2025, together with the Determination of Sectoral Numerical Targets were published. We've compiled answers to some #FAQs about the #EERegulations to assist organisations. More: bowanslaw.com/wp-content/upl…

NEWSFLASH🇰🇪| Central Bank of Kenya's published the draft Central Bank of Kenya (Non-Deposit-Taking Credit Providers) Regulations, 2025. The Draft Regulations propose a comprehensive regulatory framework for non-deposit taking credit providers operating in Kenya. More: bowmanslaw.com/insights/kenya…

IN THE NEWS🇿🇦| Constitutional Court has held that access to sufficient information is a prerequisite for meaningful public involvement. As such, the exclusion of the candidates’ CVs (shortlisted candidates for commissioners to the CGE) was unconstitutional. More: themediaonline.co.za/2025/08/media-…

INSIGHTS🇹🇿| We recently had the privilege of participating in a validation meeting at Office of the Solicitor General TZ. During the session, we submitted recommendations to the Law Reform Commission regarding proposed amendments to the Arbitration Act, Cap. 15. More here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

NEWSFLASH🇰🇪| Kenya's mining sector holds immense potential. To ensure the responsible exploitation of strategic minerals, the Government established a robust legal and institutional framework, placing the National Mining Corporation at the forefront. More: bowmanslaw.com/insights/kenya…

NEWSFLASH🇿🇦| While drug and alcohol policies serve as effective #HealthandSafety tools in the #workplace, it's key that they're justifiable in the circumstances and that, in enforcing such policies, employers act fairly. More in this Bizcommunity.com article: bizcommunity.co.za/article/cough-…

EVENT🇿🇦| Ayanda Msimang will be speaking at #IAIAsaConference2025 on the Climate Change Act which is aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and achieving the #NetZero goal by 2050. When: 20 Aug 2025, 10:05-10:30 Where: Alpine Heath Resort, KZN🇿🇦 More: iaiasa.glueup.com/event/annual-n…

CAREERS🇿🇦| Our #ExperiencedHires team attended the GIBS Business School open day. The aim: to connect with professionals looking to custom build their careers and engage with them on the opportunities we offer. Special thanks to the students who stopped by to chat. linkedin.com/posts/bowmans-…

NEWSFLASH🇿🇦| With the no. of harassment complaints on the rise, employers need to rethink how they approach this issue: #WorkplaceHarassment requires a nuanced, flexible and human-centred approach. We provide key takeaways from our harassment seminars here:bowmanslaw.com/insights/south…

LISTEN🌍| #FinTech in Africa is booming - from #MobileMoney and #DigitalBanking to #CryptoAssets and cross-border payments. But how are investors navigating market entry? This episode of our Value of Knowing podcast unpacks the current state of play. More: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

WEBINAR🇿🇦| Christine Rodrigues will be speaking at CN&CO's InsureTalk55: a forum bringing together #insurance stakeholders to discuss key trends and opportunities shaping the #InsuranceSector. When: 21 August 2025, 10:00 Where: online Register here: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

IN THE NEWS🌍| #IntellectualProperty and #Technology partner, Ariana Issaias joined Bizcommunity.com for a conversation on her love of #IPlaw, #WomeninPatents and what advice she has for aspiring young legal minds. Read more here: bizcommunity.com/article/ariana…

IN THE NEWS🇰🇪🇿🇦🇿🇲| Awareness of #DataProtection and #privacy laws in Africa is filtering into the public consciousness. This Technology Times article provides an overview of the #DataProtectionRegulation landscape across Africa. Read the complete article here: technologytimes.ng/data-protectio…

EVENT🌍| The 2025 EAVCA Conference will explore factors driving the renewed #InvestorConfidence in the region and unlocking the next phase of growth. Look out for our #EAVCAConference2025 team on the ground. When: 3-4 Sept 2025 Where: Nairobi🇰🇪 More here: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

IN THE NEWS🇿🇦| The decline in #Liquidations may not reflect the actual situation on the ground: some businesses might be closer to the edge than the current figures suggest. As such, Boards must be more proactive in dealing with #businessdistress. More: lnkd.in/dxwKqXgy

INSIGHTS🇿🇦| The latest edition the South African Corporate Law Update (for August 2025) is now available. This comprehensive document provides an analysis of the recent trends, regulation and case law that are shaping the #CorporateLaw landscape. More: bowmanslaw.com/wp-content/upl…

EVENT🌍| We are proud to be part of the host committee for the Biennial IBA Africa Regional Forum Conference. As a premier African Law firm, we are delighted to support an initiative that strengthens collaboration, knowledge sharing and growth in Africa. linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…

Juniors, this is your chance to create new connections, & gain valuable exposure 🎉CAPE TOWN 🎉 Event Sponsor: Bowmans 🗓 8 Oct 2025 ⏰17h00 – 20h30 📍Bowmans Offices, CT 🎤Speaker: Tsoanelo Ntene (Head: Sponsor Coverage, Standard Bank ZA) Visit: dealmakerssouthafrica.com/pathfinders-8-…

EVENT🇿🇦| Norma Mazibuko will be speaking at the upcoming 2025 Compliance Institute Conference on 'The #FairPayBill – What Compliance Officers Need to Know.' When: 27 Aug 2025, 12:40-13:10 SAST Where: Vodacom Dome - Midrand, JHB More on this #ShiftHappens event: linkedin.com/feed/update/ur…