Lawyard Spotlight

South Africa Increases Social Relief of Distress Grant

In July 2025, the South African government reaffirmed the Social Relief of Distress (SRD) grant…

Kenya Abolishes Visa Requirements for Africans and Caribbeans—With Two Key Exceptions

In a bold move toward continental unity and economic openness, Kenya has officially eliminated visa…

Kenya’s Government moves towards legalizing Bitcoin as a means of Trade

For nearly a decade, Kenya maintained an unequivocal position on virtual currencies. The Central Bank…

Kenya’s President Ruto Assents to the Division of Revenue Bill 2025

On July 8, 2025, President William Ruto assented to the Division of Revenue Bill 2025,…

Bank of Ghana issues new Mandate on Crypto Registration

Ghana is transforming its approach to cryptocurrencies with a decisive mandate from the Bank of…

South Africa Responds to U.S. 30% Tariffs with Strategic Diversification and Diplomatic Push

On April 2, 2025, U.S. President Trump announced a 31% reciprocal tariff on South African imports, including…

South Africa Nears FATF Grey List Exit

South Africa is on track to exit the Financial Action Task Force (FATF) grey list…

CBN Recapitalisation: Five Banks Hit Target Ahead of Schedule

CBN Five Nigerian banks have met the Central Bank of Nigeria’s (CBN) recapitalisation requirement ahead…

Kenya Ends 10-Year Freeze on Bank Licenses

After a decade-long pause, Kenya’s Central Bank (CBK) has officially lifted the moratorium on new…

[FULL JUDGMENT]: Tribunal Affirms Tinubu’s Election as President, Dismisses Atiku, Obi’s Petitions

Nigeria’s Presidential Petition Election Court on Wednesday dismissed the petitions brought before it by three…