Zambia, ranked as the world’s seventh-largest copper producer, is not only amplifying its copper production facilities but also making significant strides in Zambia’s oil and gas exploration. As the country boosts its infrastructure and ventures into mineral exploration, it is positioning itself to be a contender in the renewable energy market by forming alliances with…
The Republic of Congo has recently embarked on a significant step towards increasing its hydrocarbon production capabilities. Through an amended Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with China’s Wing Wah Oil Company, targeting the Banga Kayo block, the Republic of Congo signals a robust plan to optimize its untapped hydrocarbon resources. This revised PSC spearheads the block’s…
In the intricate tapestry of legal relationships, the adage “you cannot litigate for rights you signed away” resonates with a profound truth – the binding nature of agreements sealed with acceptance. This axiom gains particular significance in the realm of employment law, as exemplified by the Labour Court of South Africa’s recent 2024 decision in the Case of South Africa v NUMSA & SACCA. This landmark ruling underscores the irrevocability of agreements entered into by parties, emphasizing that once the ink dries on the dotted line, the fate is sealed.
In the ever-evolving digital landscape, the nuances of offer and acceptance in contractual negotiations have become increasingly significant. A landmark legal case, exemplified by Jacobs J.’s ruling on February 8, 2024, underscores the legal validity of digital communications, even extending to platforms like WhatsApp, provided they meet the criteria of a “clean acceptance.”
Investment in the Nigerian Oil & Gas sector has suffered a significant decline of recent. Reports from the National Bureau of Statistics show that foreign investors have shunned Nigeria in favour of other African countries. Despite Nigeria being the largest oil producer in Africa and holding 38% of the continent’s hydrocarbon reserves[1], the country only…
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Our Capabilities Practices | Industries | Regions Practices Corporate and Commercial Centurion has an established Corporate and commercial Practice that provides comprehensivecorporate law advice across the African continent to our clients on all aspects and issues arising inrelation to the establishment and structuring of companies, current company management, reforms inconnection with reorganization, or in connection with the…
The Southern African Development Community (SADC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) are regional economic communities with the primary goal of establishing a free trade relationship among member States within the southern and eastern African region. The main advantage of trading between countries having signed bi-lateral agreements within the SADC and COMESA…
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The African Energy Chamber‘s commitment to advocating for Africa’s energy industry is particularly crucial in the context of the continent’s rich natural gas reserves and burgeoning energy sector. This article will delve deeper into the opportunities and challenges presented by the continent’s natural gas landscape, the potential for cross-border cooperation, and the strategic approaches necessary…
Green hydrogen (GH2) is emerging as the next-generation, low-carbon solution, poised to decarbonize sectors notoriously difficult to abate, such as long-distance transportation, agriculture, and heavy industries. Leading global economies like the USA, China, Japan, Germany, and India are betting on GH2 to significantly diminish their carbon footprints. These nations have unveiled substantial investments in GH2,…