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Ghana Removes Chief Justice Gertrude Torkonoo From Office After Misbehaviour Allegations
The Chief Justice of Ghana, Her Ladyship Justice Gertrude Araba Esaaba Sackey Torkonoo, has been officially removed from office after a presidential directive confirmed findings of stated misbehaviour and incompetence. …
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AgricultureCorporate ServicesHuman RightsKenya NewsLabour & EmploymentLegal Affairs
Judge Orders British Tea Company to Compensate Worker Dismissed on Medical Grounds
A Kenyan court has ordered Ekaterra Tea Kenya PLC, a British-owned agricultural company, to pay compensation to a worker who was dismissed unlawfully on medical grounds. The Employment and Labour …
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African EconomyBusinessInternational DisputesLegal AffairsMining
Cameroon Iron Ore Dispute Pits Libyan Bank Against Local Investor
The battle for control of two major iron ore deposits in Cameroon has turned into a serious legal and financial fight involving international banks, local billionaires, and questions about fraud. …
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BusinessBusiness PoliciesLegal AffairsMobile AppsNewsSouth AfricaTechnology
Truecaller Under Investigation in South Africa Over Privacy Law Breach Complaints
The Information Regulator of South Africa has confirmed that it is investigating mobile app Truecaller after several companies and individuals complained that the service violated the country’s Protection of Personal …
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AFRICA NEWSBusinessEnergyEnvironmentLegal AffairsOil & Gas
South African Court Cancels TotalEnergies Oil Exploration Permit
A South African court has cancelled the environmental authorisation that allowed TotalEnergies and its joint venture partner, Shell, to carry out offshore oil exploration off the country’s west coast near …
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Egypt Begins Implementation of New Old Rent Law Procedures
Egypt’s Ministry of Housing has announced the start of official steps to implement the new “old rent” law, with a focus on Article 8, which defines the rights and responsibilities …
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BusinessEconomyEnergyInternationalLegal AffairsMining
Peabody Faces August 19 Deadline to Decide on $3.78bn Bid for Anglo American’s Australian Coal Mines
Peabody Energy, a mining company based in the United States, is expected to announce on August 19 whether it will continue with its $3.78 billion bid to buy Anglo American’s …
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Malawi Court Orders PCL to Pay Ex-Executives MK10.5bn
The High Court in Blantyre has ordered Press Corporation Limited (PCL) to pay three of its former top executives 75 percent of the MK14.1 billion compensation earlier awarded to them …
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FG Plans Legal Action on Vandalism to Accelerate Digital Development
The Federal Government has raised concerns over the rising destruction of telecommunications infrastructure across Nigeria, especially in conflict-prone areas. This was made known by the Attorney-General of the Federation and …