Africa
Husbands can legally take wives' surnames- SA highest Court rules
Previously, South African legislation only permitted women to adopt their spouses' surnames.
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Monument to be established in Ghana in honour of 1994 Rwandan genocide
The announcement was made by Yussif Issaka Jajah, Member of Parliament and Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, during Ghana’s commemoration of Rwanda’s 31st Liberation Day, known as Kwibohora.
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Business
Promoting fiscal transparency: Ali Nakyea questions tax free lavish pastoral gifts
Speaking at a Media Foundation for West Africa (MFWA) event themed “Hidden Riches, Hollow Laws” on Thursday, June 26, Prof. Ali-Nakyea challenged the silence surrounding non-taxed “appreciation” gifts given to spiritual leaders, calling for...
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Africa
Court Halts Lungu’s Burial Amid Bitter Zambia Family-Government Feud
The dramatic turn unfolded in Johannesburg, where mourners had gathered for a mass in his honor. Only after the church service concluded were attendees informed that the burial would not proceed.
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BoG to roll out Cryptocurrency regulations by September 2025
Speaking at the African Leaders and Partners Forum hosted by the EBII Group during the IMF/World Bank Spring Meetings in Washington, D.C., Dr. Asiama said the initiative is tied to the anticipated passage of the Virtual Asset Providers Act.
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ALSA launches Sarah F Kpodo Int’l moot court contest
The theme for the event was; ‘Empowering Future Generations of Legal Professionals: The Role of Moot Court Competitions in Shaping the Future of Justice.’
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Ghana’s real estate industry, national development-Tsikata billed for CIR Lecture
The lectures are scheduled for June 18th, 20th, 25th, and 27th, 2024, and will take place at the Africa Trade House auditorium in Ridge, Accra.
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Maritime crimes impede rapid economic development- Acting VC RMU
Addressing participants at a six-week Support for West Africa Integrated Maritime Security (SWAIMS) training in Accra, Dr. Brooks stressed the imperative of coordinated efforts.
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Former AG appointed Chair of AWLA
AWLA is a non-governmental, non-profit, non-sectarian, professional organization of women lawyers in Nigeria and Africa generally.
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Business
Insurance companies urged to stop premium undercutting to sustain industry
Speaking at a seminar organized by the West Africa Chartered Property Underwriter (CPCU) Society Chapter in Accra, Mr. Andoh highlighted that premium undercutting poses a significant challenge to the insurance industry.
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Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula: South Africa parliament speaker turns herself into police
Ms Mapisa-Nqakula arrived at a police station in Centurion, 40km (24 miles) from Johannesburg on Thursday.
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Renowned Ghanaian lawyer reported dead after scuba diving in Dubai
She collapsed shortly upon returning to her hotel and died afterward.
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Africa
Zimbabwe: US slaps fresh sanctions on President Mnangagwa and other leaders
The order also affects other senior leaders in the country - blocking their assets in the US and barring them from unofficial travel there. The new sanctions replace a broader programme that was introduced two decades ago.
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Africa
South Africa’s parliament impeaches top judge John Hlophe
An investigation found that John Hlophe, the leading judge in Western Cape province, tried to influence justices at the country's top court in a case relating to former President Jacob Zuma.
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Africa
Vodacom loses South Africa IP case
Vodacom, the South African subsidiary of mobile telephony giant Vodafone, has lost an appeal in a long-running dispute concerning the Please Call Me (PCM) communications service.
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Businessman charged with fraud and forgery of KMA letters remanded
Bernard Oduro Takyi is accused of forging the embarkation and disembarkation stamps of Singapore, South Africa, Mauritius and Turkey in the various passports of the two complainants.
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Africa
Isabel dos Santos: Angolan billionaire hit with £580m asset freeze
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of a former president, is being sued by telecoms firm Unitel.
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Africa
Sierra Leone lifts curfew after breakout from Freetown's Pademba Road Prison
There will be a new nine-hour night-time curfew beginning at 21:00 local time (21:00 GMT) on Monday, the information ministry says.
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General
Chief Justice participates in 6th African Union judicial dialogue in Algiers
On Tuesday, Justice Torkornoo, other judges, and legal experts delivered a paper on the theme.
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Africa
South Africa calls on ICC to issue arrest warrant for Israel's Prime Minister
SA's Minister in the Presidency said if the ICC did not do this, it would signal a "total failure" of global governance.
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