The government of eSwatini says its nationwide business inspections are aimed at enforcing existing laws and are not targeting any particular nationality. The Ministry of Commerce says more than 3 200 businesses have been inspected, with 69.4% found to be non-compliant.

This follows the adoption of a recommendation by eSwatini’s Parliament giving foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully 12 months to regularise their operations or face closure. The government says the exercise is intended to strengthen regulatory compliance and expand economic opportunities for emaSwati.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Benjamin Simelane, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of eSwatini Business Community.

The government of eSwatini says its nationwide business inspections are aimed at enforcing existing laws and are not targeting any particular nationality. The Ministry of Commerce says more than 3 200 businesses have been inspected, with 69.4% found to be non-compliant.
This follows the adoption of a recommendation by eSwatini&rsquo;s Parliament giving foreign-owned businesses operating unlawfully 12 months to regularise their operations or face closure. The government says the exercise is intended to strengthen regulatory compliance and expand economic opportunities for emaSwati.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Benjamin Simelane, Chief Executive Officer of the Federation of eSwatini Business Community.

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eSwatini government closes foreign-owned businesses as enforcement of legislation intensifies

Business leaders from Southern Africa and other regions are meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 13th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa. Organised by The European House – Ambrosetti (TEHA), the summit has brought together approximately 200 chief executives, government ministers, central bank governors, investors and economists.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nhlanhla Nene, Chairperson of TEHA Africa, Financial and Fiscal.

Business leaders from Southern Africa and other regions are meeting in Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 13th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa. Organised by The European House &ndash; Ambrosetti (TEHA), the summit has brought together approximately 200 chief executives, government ministers, central bank governors, investors and economists.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Nhlanhla Nene, Chairperson of TEHA Africa, Financial and Fiscal.

Business leaders from the SADC region meet at 13th CEO Dialogue on Southern Africa

South Africa’s Department of Social Development is calling for stronger partnerships between the government, civil society and communities to improve care and support for children with disabilities and their families.

The call comes as South Africa observes Disability Rights Awareness Month this November, amid concerns over limited access to specialised care and support services for children with severe to profound intellectual disabilities.

Channel Africa’s Lebogang Mabange reports.

South Africa&rsquo;s Department of Social Development is calling for stronger partnerships between the government, civil society and communities to improve care and support for children with disabilities and their families.
The call comes as South Africa observes Disability Rights Awareness Month this November, amid concerns over limited access to specialised care and support services for children with severe to profound intellectual disabilities.
Channel Africa&rsquo;s Lebogang Mabange reports.

South Africa’s Department of Social Development calls for stronger partnerships to support children with disabilities

Access to justice remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. As South Africa hosts the International Conference on Access to Justice, discussions are focusing on strengthening legal institutions and ensuring that justice is accessible to all.

On the second day, the High-Level Segment on Legal Bodies brings together key stakeholders to examine the role of professional legal institutions in advancing this objective.

Lulu Gaboo spoke to Machini Motloung, President of the Law Society of South Africa, about the legal profession’s responsibility to address barriers to justice, strengthen public confidence in the legal system and ensure that no one is left behind.

Access to justice remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, human rights and the rule of law. As South Africa hosts the International Conference on Access to Justice, discussions are focusing on strengthening legal institutions and ensuring that justice is accessible to all.
On the second day, the High-Level Segment on Legal Bodies brings together key stakeholders to examine the role of professional legal institutions in advancing this objective.
Lulu Gaboo spoke to Machini Motloung, President of the Law Society of South Africa, about the legal profession&rsquo;s responsibility to address barriers to justice, strengthen public confidence in the legal system and ensure that no one is left behind.

Delegates at International Conference on Access to Justice say access to justice remains a fundamental pillar of democracy, human rights and the rule of law

eSwatini government closes foreign-owned businesses as enforcement of legislation intensifies

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