Terence Zimwara

Ghana's gold rush threatens water supplies Illegal gold mining is a key issue Ghanaians want the incoming president to tackle. Experts warn the pollution it causes could force the country to import water by 2030. https://lnkd.in/dCA6gsXe

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#Latest: Many legal practitioners who started their careers in commercial & corporate transactions are now becoming competition specialists to meet clients’ demand in this area of law. This has also driven law firms to create stand-alone competition practices that did not exist 10 years ago. I looked at factors at play, impact on the business of law and talent acquisition, and the challenges practitioners face in some jurisdictions. Thanks to Jennifer Chimanga, Joyce Karanja, Tamer Nagy, Rob Green and Edward Parker for sharing their thoughts.

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There is a new scramble for Africa, different from the colonial scramble for the partition of the continent, giving it leverage to define its strategic interests and reap big. Read more here 👇 https://lnkd.in/dtqwcMwV XN Iraki #ScrambleforAfrica

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Of the 14 monetary authorities due to give rate decisions, eight including South Africa and Kenya are foreseen cutting, five are expected to stand pat and one - Nigeria - is predicted to hike. https://lnkd.in/dyxBWJwS #Banking #CentralBanks #Rates #Economy

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2024 was unprecedented in terms of the number of elections held globally. Our Switcher Joshua Mwesigwa, torches on the African elections and what happened in Africa this year? That's what we're here to unpack. #SwitchAfrica #ShapingCulture #ShapingTheFuture

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What Chinese President told Ruto. Xi Jinping suggested that the two sides should deepen the China-Kenya comprehensive strategic cooperative partnership by pursuing the goal of becoming “three types of partners”. First, the two sides should carry forward friendship and be sincere partners of mutual trust. Second, the two sides should uphold fundamental principles while breaking new ground, and be cooperative partners of mutual benefit and win-win results. Third, the two sides should strengthen confidence and be strategic partners in upholding fairness and justice. The two sides should enhance communication and coordination on international and regional issues, work together to safeguard the common interest of the Global South, and promote regional peace and stability. How would you interpret what Xi conveyed to Ruto during their meeting? Or what is the emerging perception from this encounter? https://lnkd.in/dnHdKyE3

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Kenya will be the first country in sub-Saharan Africa (fourth on the continent) to be a major non-NATO ally, underscoring its importance to the US and the West in supporting regional and international security. I write about the role it has played over the years and the threats it frequently faces: https://lnkd.in/gEmGDNTz

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The second (and final?) season of the #Trump show is here, but what will it imply for African economies which are seldom on the agenda for most administrations in the US? “I think the Trump era obviously will have a lot less emphasis on quote-unquote traditional U.S. interests in the region, which often revolve around aid and humanitarianism,” Ken Opalo said in our November 7 conversation. It isn’t cast in stone that Trump’s final stint in office will focus on more #trade & less #aid, but the US “definitely needs to re-orient its approach to Africa…and of course to be less interventionist.” What of South Africa - one of the most industrialized economies in the region, and its exports of around $ 15 billion, p.a. to the United States? Assuming Trump follows through on his pledge to slap a 10% tariff on all imports coming into the US, and adding in the animosity S. Africa faces in Washington for its case against Israel at the International Court of Justice, where does that leave S. Africa’s exports to the US? “A good chunk of South African exports to the U.S. don't go through AGOA, so that might also perhaps influence the extent to which either side is willing to have the AGOA fight,” Opalo says. The fact that #AGOA - the African Trade & Opportunity Act ends in September 2025, when the US could be in the middle of arguments over tariffs imposed on China and renewing (or not) the 2017 tax cuts, is another point of concern. Nonetheless, there’s an argument to be made for S. Africa (and other African states) to focus on building (and institutionalizing) relationships with Congress, rather than the White House. It’s worth reading Opalo’s entire argument on how policy makers in Africa ought to be thinking about engaging with the final season of the Trump show, here: https://lnkd.in/eWHjHM3K It’s also worth reading Scott Lincicome’s October 16 article, exploring the legal instruments & potential implementation routes for the tariffs Trump’s proposed: https://lnkd.in/eSKy44Wc #southafrica #agoa #trade #tradewars #tariffs

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NEWSFLASH: 🇲🇿 Mozambique: Opposition leader Venancio Mondlane faces legal action Mozambique’s Attorney General has filed a civil lawsuit against opposition leader Venancio Mondlane, who is currently in exile, accusing him of inciting unrest following allegations of electoral fraud. Authorities are seeking over 30 million meticais (approximately 480,000 euros) in damages for destruction caused during protests in Maputo. Mondlane has been calling for demonstrations since mid-October, denouncing what he claims is widespread fraud in the recent presidential election. In addition to the civil suit, Mondlane is implicated in a criminal case against Vitano Singano, leader of the Democratic Revolution Party, who is accused of conspiring to attack the presidency. The alleged plot coincided with a major protest called by Mondlane on November 7. Protests have resulted in significant casualties, with the UN reporting at least 30 deaths and civil society groups claiming over 60 fatalities. Authorities blame the demonstrations for widespread damage, while Mondlane has vowed to continue his mobilization against the government, further straining any possibility of dialogue. #OpeningMonologue #DiasporaNews #News #Politics #Mozambique #JusticeLeague #UN #Casualties #CivilSocietyGroups #LegalAction #Election2024 #Fraud

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This post dives deep into how tokenization is transforming traditional industries—making value appreciate rather than depreciate. From #NFTBooks to creating a #ValueCreationEcosystem, this is a fantastic example of blending innovation, passion, and everyday impact. I’m inspired by the possibilities outlined here and the practical steps for bridging traditional and digital value systems. Looking forward to seeing how Cryptolawgy continues to lead in this space! #TokenizationForEveryone #Cryptolawgy #FromBooksToAssets #RWAS #ANewEraOfOwnership Check it out and share your thoughts! Petro Samoshkin Wanrob Boontham, CFA, FRM Cheewin Chiangkan

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