Africa’s AI governance lag: What businesses need to know
Artificial intelligence (AI) is here to stay, reshaping industries, raising new legal questions, and pushing regulators worldwide to respond. In this episode of the Bowmans ‘Value of Knowing’ podcast, partner Ashleigh Graham discusses the risks that AI adoption pose to businesses and how to mitigate them with partners John Syekei and Vanessa Jacklin-Levin, and senior associate Ashleigh Brink. The discussion extends to global regulatory developments and where African countries stand in the global race to regulate this important and evolving disruptor.
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Key FinTech Trends in Africa: What do investors need to know?
Africa’s FinTech sector is booming, but can regulation keep up? In this episode of the Bowmans ‘Value of Knowing’ podcast, partner Ariana Issaias is joined by partner Bright Tibane, and senior associate Cynthia Amutete. They unpack the state of the playing field in Kenya and South Africa, the evolving rules shaping startups, the fastest-growing areas, and the cross-border opportunities set to transform the continent’s financial future. The discussion extends to the legal shifts and compliance considerations for investors.
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Data Protection in Africa: What do investors need to know?
Chloë Loubser, knowledge and learning lawyer: Employment and Data Protection, is joined by partner and head of Bowmans’ Data Protection Group based in South Africa, Nadine Mather; director, Ariana Issaias, based in Kenya, and partner Joshua Mwamulima, based in Zambia, to unpack one of the fastest-evolving areas of law across Africa: data protection and privacy. The discussion highlights the current state of regulation in 12 African jurisdictions, and provides detailed information and practical examples from Kenya, South Africa and Zambia.
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PPPs in East Africa – can their potential be unlocked?
Public private partnerships (PPPs) hold huge potential to drive infrastructure growth across East Africa, but the path to success is not smooth. In this episode, Bowmans partners Edwin Baru (Kenya) and Joshua Mwamulima (Zambia), and senior associate, Lameck Muganyizi (Tanzania), unpack the evolving legal frameworks, highlight new opportunities in energy, transport and ICT, and discuss the challenges of structuring and financing bankable PPP projects. The discussion provides an essential guide to the PPP landscape for investors. bowmanslaw.com
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Sustainability in the African mining sector – critical considerations for investors
In this episode, Bowmans’ partner Charles Douglas discusses the complex intersection of sustainability, geopolitics, and the future of African mining with partners Christina Nduba-Banja, Claire Tucker and Wandisile Mandlana. From the shifting influences of global powers like the US and the EU to Africa’s immense critical mineral reserves, the conversation highlights some of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry. These include Africa’s role in the decarbonisation drive, the importance of shared prosperity and the community factors that are critical for the mining industry’s future.
Welcome to The Value of Knowing, where we dive deep into the world of legal complexity and opportunity on the vibrant continent of Africa. Stay tuned for expert insights and a closer look at the legal landscape. With on-the-ground presence and more than 100 years of practising law, Bowmans knows how to handle complex legal matters in Africa.
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