Investment Policy Monitor: New Laws, Liberalizing Measures, and International Agreements: Some 36 countries took a total 53 investment policy measures in the six-month period between May and October this year, most of them relating to the foreign investment and most of them were liberalizing in nature, according to UNCTAD's latest Investment Policy Monitor. Boosting … [Read more...] about Investment Policy Monitor: New Laws, Liberalizing Measures, and International Agreements
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British High Commission Supports the Reform of Sierra Leone’s Criminal and Seditious Libel Laws
British High Commission Supports the Reform of Sierra Leone’s Criminal and Seditious Libel Laws: Representatives from the British High Commission (BHC), Sierra Leone Association of Journalists (SLAJ) and the Irish Embassy signalled their continuing support for the repeal of the outdated seditious and libel laws within Part 5 of the 1965 Public Order Act (POA) at the Ministry of … [Read more...] about British High Commission Supports the Reform of Sierra Leone’s Criminal and Seditious Libel Laws
New move against Gordhan suggests South Africa’s laws are under threat | The Conversation
New move against Gordhan suggests South Africa's laws are under threat: South Africa's finance minister Pravin Gordhan. Reuters/Edgard GarridoSouth Africa’s elite police unit, the Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation also know as the Hawks, this week summoned the country’s Finance Minister Pravin Gordhan to appear at its offices to receive a warning statement. The … [Read more...] about New move against Gordhan suggests South Africa’s laws are under threat | The Conversation
Better maternity leave laws are needed to protect African mothers | The Conversation
Employers should provide an enabling environment at work for women to continue breastfeeding their infants. shutterstockMaternity leave for women in developing countries is still a massive problem, with many women in informal sectors not receiving adequate cover. More than 70% of working women do not enjoy the full benefits of maternity leave. Only 330 million women – or 28% … [Read more...] about Better maternity leave laws are needed to protect African mothers | The Conversation
A breakdown of South Africa’s new child visa laws
The South African government’s new child visa laws came into play on 1 June 2015. According to Mayihlome Tshwete, South African Department of Home Affairs Spokesperson, “The new visa regulations are here for the foreseeable future.” The South African Department of Home Affairs published standard operating procedures for airlines and the tourism industry to follow. […] The … [Read more...] about A breakdown of South Africa’s new child visa laws
