https://www.bizcommunity.com/Legal Southern Africa Legal news 15 Legal news - Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/Legal en-us Fri, 26 Jun 2026 20:53:41 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/namibia-communication-regulator-dismisses-starlink-appeal-over-license-rejection-953504a Namibia's communications regulator said on Monday, 22 June, it dismissed an appeal by Starlink against the rejection of its license applications, reaffirming that Elon Musk's satellite internet provider failed to meet local ownership requirements. 1-269224 Tue, 23 Jun 2026 08:29:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/zimbabwe-moves-to-regulate-cryptocurrency-sector-397658a Zimbabwe's government said on Friday, 12 June, it will require cryptocurrency businesses to register and pay annual fees, as it seeks to bring the largely informal market under regulatory oversight. 1-269033 Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:32:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-dam-project-misses-deadline-to-pay-multi-million-compensation-claim-395838a Following a landmark appeal case, dozens more community associations have come forward to demand compensation that the Lesotho Highlands Water Project was meant to pay in 2013. 1-265513 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 08:38:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-regulator-finds-vodacom-guilty-of-unfair-market-practices-061345a Communications authority says the company altered contract terms without prior communication. 1-264007 Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:56:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-faces-new-lawsuit-over-congo-conflict-minerals-396458a A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker's denials. 1-263733 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/the-zambian-minister-the-mysterious-businesswoman-and-illegal-mining-621341a Illegal mining is rife at Sensele Mine in Zambia. Many lives have been claimed. For example, over 30 people died in a mudslide in December 2023. Sensele Enterprises and Zambia’s government appear to lay the blame for the continuation of illegal mining at each other’s doors. Questions have been raised about the relationship between Minister of Commerce, Trade and Industries Chipoka Mulenga and a businessperson who is known as “Laila”, and the latter’s role in the mine. 1-261341 Mon, 15 Sep 2025 11:59:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/winners-of-the-2025-african-legal-awards-621201a The 12th annual African Legal Awards saw law firms from across the continent gather at The Wanderers Club in Johannesburg on Friday, 5 September, to celebrate excellence in the legal sector. 1-261201 Mon, 08 Sep 2025 11:20:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/lesotho-dams-authority-fights-back-in-legally-baseless-court-case-367208a Court applicants say the LHDA has failed to compensate them adequately after they were displaced. 1-259453 Wed, 16 Jul 2025 15:51:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-executive-joins-icc-global-marketing-commission-leadership-145106a The ICC has announced a new leadership team for its Global Marketing and Advertising Commission. This commission oversees the globally recognised ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code — the cornerstone of industry self-regulation, which was updated in 2024. 1-259178 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/disputes-are-inevitable-delays-dont-have-to-be-259847a You've spent the money and built the project, but now your wind energy farm is at a standstill. While your million-dollar wind farm is ready to supply vital energy, it's waiting on grid access, delayed by a contractual dispute. The matter is far from resolution as the parties involved fail to reach a consensus in court, causing a years-long delay. 1-258230 Mon, 09 Jun 2025 09:22:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Legal Southern Africa