COVID-19 Vaccines: How would liability apply in the absence of the COVID-19 No-Fault Compensation Scheme

Become immune to immunity: Negotiating international arbitration agreements with a state

Private entities frequently enter into contracts with states or state-owned entities in public-private partnerships and other commercial transactions. This is especially common in major infrastructure and energy projects where significant foreign direct investment interrelates with state-owned assets andlicencing.   

Njeri talks to Kageni Mbungu, Anne Muruka and Evelyn Manasseh from M-Kopa

Every month CDH Kenya Partner Njeri Wagacha publishes a podcast 'Njeri Talks Law'. In this month’s podcast, Njeri spoke with Kageni Mbungu, Director of Compliance, Anne Muruka, Head of Commercial and Legal, and Evelyn Manasseh, also Head of Commercial and Legal, all from M-Kopa Kenya.

The legitimacy of soft skills evaluation as grounds for termination of employment

On 30 September 2024, the Employment and Labour Relations Court rendered a judgment in Daniel Kang’ethe Mbugua v Smart Applications International Limited (Employment and Labour Relations Courts Cause No. 359 of 2019), affirming that the claimant’s termination of employment was fair, based on concerns regarding his soft skills. This article discusses the judgment, while offering practical guidance to employers to ensure that their evaluation processes align with legal requirements and best practices.

Expanding the list of zero-rated foodstuffs: Will it really benefit the poor?

In his opening of Parliament address on 18 July 2024, President Cyril Ramaphosa stated that the Government of National Unity will look to expand the basket of essential food items exempt from value-added tax (VAT) and undertake a comprehensive review of administered prices. Subsequently, politicians, members of Parliament, trade unions, the South African Poultry Association and the Red Meat Producers Organisation have all called for the expansion of the list of zero-ratedfoodstuffs. 

The impact of AI and the power of streaming platforms in the South African context

CDH South Africa appoints respected lawyer, Nastascha Harduth, to head up its Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), a leading corporate and commercial law firm, is delighted to announce the appointment of Chambers rated Restructuring and Insolvency lawyer, Nastascha Harduth as Head of our Business Rescue, Restructuring & Insolvency sector. Nastascha’s interest lies in complex restructuring and insolvency mandates, as well as corporate and commercial dispute resolution, litigation, and debt recovery.