4 May 2023: Medical Cannabis in Zimbabwe, South Africa's Trusted Employer Scheme, and More on Tax in Angola.

Angola - by PLMJ 

New Legal Framework for Electronic Communication and Processing of Tax Proceedings and Tax Enforcement Actions

Presidential Decree 95/23 was published on 6 April and approves the new legal framework for electronic communication and processing of tax proceedings and tax enforcement actions. This framework applies to the electronic transmission of notifications and other forms of communication between the General Tax Administration (Administração Geral Tributária - “AGT”) and taxpayers, including tax enforcement actions and the electronic filing of tax returns. Continue reading

Zimbabwe - by Kanokanga & Partners

Medical Cannabis In Zimbabwe 

The growing and selling of cannabis for medical and research purposes became legal in Zimbabwe in 2018 after the government gave the green light to farmers and investors alike. This made Zimbabwe the second African state do so. The growing of medicinal cannabis is governed by the Dangerous Drugs (Production of Cannabis for Medicinal & Scientific Use) Regulations S.I 2018-062. Continue reading

South Africa - by IBN Immigration Services 

Trusted Employer Scheme Announced

During the annual South Africa Investment Conference (SAIC) on April 13, 2023, President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled plans for an overhaul of the work visa system. The goal of this initiative is to attract the skills required to boost investment and achieve the president’s objective of attracting R2-trillion in new investments over the next five years. Among the measures proposed is the introduction of a Trusted Employer Scheme, which will allow qualifying companies to provide flexible pathways for skilled applicants and their employers to obtain work visas quickly and efficiently, in line with global best practices. Continue reading

DRC

DRC government delegation meeting with the IMF addresses the aims of the 2023 IMF-World Bank Spring Meetings and the increase in DRC’s 2023 Budget with regard to the revenue of the financial authorities.

Tanzania

Deputy works and transport minister Godfrey Kasekenya says talks with prospective investors of M/S China Overseas Engineering Group Company (COVEC) to build a 50-km bridge linking Zanzibar with mainland Tanzania are in advanced stages.

Côte d'Ivoire

President Alassane Ouattara receives his Gambian counterpart, Adama Barrow, acknowledging his support within the framework of ECOWAS in the resolution of the crisis between Côte d'Ivoire and Mali following the arrest of 49 soldiers deployed within the United Nations Multidimensional Integrated Stabilization Mission in Mali (MINUSMA).

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