The real-world impact of the systemic deficiencies in our public education

Public-private collaboration in mining: Global models and lessons learned

The 2026 Mining Indaba, to be held in Cape Town in February 2026, convenes at a moment when the global mining industry is being redefined by issues of governance, collaboration and sustainable development. Stakeholders face intensifying ESG expectations, rapid technological change and mounting pressure to demonstrate tangible local benefits. Investors scrutinise not only mineral reserves, but also the credibility of institutions, the clarity of rules and the predictability of government engagement.

CDH bolsters its Corporate & White-Collar Investigations offering with the appointment of leading forensic experts Annemari Krugel and Rimo Benjamin

Cliffe Dekker Hofmeyr (CDH), a leading corporate and commercial law firm, is pleased to announce the appointment of Annemari Krugel as Director and Rimo Benjamin as Counsel in the Corporate & White-Collar Investigations team within the Dispute Resolution practice, effective 1 August 2025.

A CEO's perspective on the tax, Innovation, and growth in Financial Services in Kenya

CDH Kenya Tax and Exchange Control Partner, Alex Kanyi, sat down with Kariuki Ngari, the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Standard Chartered Bank Kenya and Africa, for an engaging and thought-provoking episode that explores the intersection of taxation, finance, and growth in Kenya and across Africa.

The rise of the African unicorn: M&A as a consolidator of billion-dollar valuations

Over the past decade, Africa’s technology and innovation ecosystem has produced a number of “ unicorns ” – privately held companies valued at USD 1 billion or more. While such valuations are not grounded in traditional balance sheet metrics, they reflect market projections of scalability, innovation and geography. Once valuations are achieved, they act as magnets for global capital. The subsequent investment provides these companies with the resources to engage in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), which consolidate and validate their valuations.

The 2025 Code of Good Practice on Dismissal Guideline

CIPC Compliance Checklist – renewed focus and support

The Companies and Intellectual Property Commission has issued Customer Notice 53 of 2025, signaling renewed attention on accurate completion of the CIPC Compliance Checklist.