Editor double standard, South Africa, tenders

Pointing fingers at myself: Why an organ of state should not rely on its own unlawful conduct to avoid compensating innocent contracting parties

By Brandon Cole On 2 October 2024, the Constitutional Court handed down a significant judgment addressing a just and equitable remedy under Section 172(1)(b) of the Constitution. The case exemplifies a broader phenomenon in which organs of state, including the applicant in this matter, the Greater Tzaneen Municipality, attempt to rely on their own unlawful … Continue reading Pointing fingers at myself: Why an organ of state should not rely on its own unlawful conduct to avoid compensating innocent contracting parties

andreasstargard Asian Investment into Africa, enforcement, Full Article, outside investment, tenders

The necessity of strong regional regulatory oversight on infrastructure projects in Africa

The necessity of strong regional regulatory oversight on infrastructure projects in Africa By Roger Tafotie Dr. Tafotie is a Pr1merio advisor with a legal & business focus on both African and European markets. A member of the Luxembourg Bar, he is also a lecturer in law at the University of Luxembourg. His focus areas include … Continue reading The necessity of strong regional regulatory oversight on infrastructure projects in Africa

andreasstargard East Africa, event / seminar / conference, Kenya, Minister, tenders

“Tender-preneurs” holding back tech investment in Africa

Will technological tender process end the reign of "tender-preneurs"? Biztech Africa's Tom Jackson reports from Connected East Africa conference in Diani, Kenya, that former Kenyan permanent ministry secretary Dr Bitange Ndemo has given a speech on how corruption is holding back technological investment in the country. The paper reports that development as a tech hub … Continue reading “Tender-preneurs” holding back tech investment in Africa

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Seminar on public tenders in S. Africa now ongoing: Hyatt Johannesburg

Nortons Inc. is hosting a seminar on all aspects surrounding public tenders.  More at https://twitter.com/NortonsInc and below: PUBLIC PROCUREMENT AND TENDER AWARDS: UNLAWFUL AND ILLEGAL PRACTICES ASSOCIATED WITH TENDER PROCESSES 09 MAY 2014 Hyatt Regency Johannesburg 191 Oxford Road, Rosebank, Johannesburg SPEAKERS AND PANEL MEMBERS: Neren Rau (CEO – SACCI) Advocate Glynnis Breytenbach (Former Senior … Continue reading Seminar on public tenders in S. Africa now ongoing: Hyatt Johannesburg