Botswana has introduced a new regulation aimed at increasing local ownership in its mining sector. The amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act replaces the government’s previous right to acquire a 15% stake in any mining concession. Under the new rules, companies must now sell a 24% share in new mining projects to local investors if the state chooses not to purchase a stake. The Ministry of Mines and Energy says the regulation took effect on October 1. Channel Africa’s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

Botswana has introduced a new regulation aimed at increasing local ownership in its mining sector. The amendment to the Mines and Minerals Act replaces the government&rsquo;s previous right to acquire a 15% stake in any mining concession. Under the new rules, companies must now sell a 24% share in new mining projects to local investors if the state chooses not to purchase a stake. The Ministry of Mines and Energy says the regulation took effect on October 1. Channel Africa&rsquo;s Economics Reporter, Innocent Semosa, has more.

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Botswana introduces act aimed at boosting local ownership in its mining sector

Sakeliga and the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA) have filed an application in the Constitutional Court for leave to appeal the High Court’s refusal to urgently interdict South Africa’s newly implemented Employment Equity quotas.

 

Sakeliga and NEASA argue that if the Constitutional Court refuses leave to appeal, businesses could face immediate enforcement action by the Department of Employment and Labour and the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC), which already requires Employment Equity compliance certificates for trade‑ and tariff‑related processes. For more on this, we are joined on the line by Jaco Swart, National Manager at the National Employers’ Association of South Africa (NEASA).

Sakeliga and the National Employers&rsquo; Association of South Africa (NEASA) have filed an application in the Constitutional Court for leave to appeal the High Court&rsquo;s refusal to urgently interdict South Africa&rsquo;s newly implemented Employment Equity quotas.
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Sakeliga and NEASA argue that if the Constitutional Court refuses leave to appeal, businesses could face immediate enforcement action by the Department of Employment and Labour and the International Trade Administration Commission (ITAC), which already requires Employment Equity compliance certificates for trade‑ and tariff‑related processes. For more on this, we are joined on the line by Jaco Swart, National Manager at the National Employers&rsquo; Association of South Africa (NEASA).

Sakeliga and NEASA take the fight against newly implemented Employment Equity quotas to the Constitutional Court

South Africa’s national carrier, South African Airways, is set for another leadership transition following the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola. His departure comes at a critical time for the airline, which has been rebuilding after business rescue and working to regain its footing in a highly competitive global aviation market.

For more on this, we now speak to aviation analyst Dr Guy Leitch.

South Africa&rsquo;s national carrier, South African Airways, is set for another leadership transition following the resignation of its Group Chief Executive Officer, Professor John Lamola. His departure comes at a critical time for the airline, which has been rebuilding after business rescue and working to regain its footing in a highly competitive global aviation market.
For more on this, we now speak to aviation analyst Dr Guy Leitch.

The board of South African Airways announces the resignation of its CEO, Professor John Lamola

Ghana is set to remove certain fuel taxes and charges imposed along the supply chain by distributors and retailers, in an effort to ease pressure on consumers facing rising pump prices triggered by the Middle East conflict. The measures are expected to come into effect within a week, although the specific levies to be scrapped will only be confirmed after consultations with stakeholders in the coming days.

The West African country, which imports about 70% of its refined fuel, is among several African nations experiencing sharp fuel‑price increases after the US‑Israeli war with Iran pushed global oil prices higher. 

For a reaction to these measures, we are joined on the line by Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, Executive Director for Revenue Mobilisation Africa.

Ghana is set to remove certain fuel taxes and charges imposed along the supply chain by distributors and retailers, in an effort to ease pressure on consumers facing rising pump prices triggered by the Middle East conflict. The measures are expected to come into effect within a week, although the specific levies to be scrapped will only be confirmed after consultations with stakeholders in the coming days.
The West African country, which imports about 70% of its refined fuel, is among several African nations experiencing sharp fuel‑price increases after the US‑Israeli war with Iran pushed global oil prices higher.&nbsp;
For a reaction to these measures, we are joined on the line by Geoffrey Kabutey Ocansey, Executive Director for Revenue Mobilisation Africa.

Botswana introduces act aimed at boosting local ownership in its mining sector

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