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The African continent as a whole remains heavily dependent upon fossil fuels with the likes of South Africa and Nigeria remaining over 70% dependent on non-renewables. The potential for a green transition over the coming years remains pertinent, yet a long way off.
Although South Africa remains very reliant on fossil fuels, there has been an increased supply and use of renewable energy, particularly wind and solar. This is mainly a direct result of the 2019 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) which sets out the South African government's diversification targets for the energy supply mix by 2030.
According to the World Bank Group Doing Business 2020 report, which assesses regulatory environments for business worldwide, South Africa was ranked 84th out of 190 countries globally for ease of doing business.
COVID-19 Employment Newsflash
Our guide to the issues likely to impact businesses and the key measures taken by African governments in response to COVID-19.
The novel coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic has caused a public health crisis and has significantly impacted global financial markets.
With the number of coronavirus cases increasing daily, and in light of the World Health Organization now terming it a pandemic, employers should have a clear plan in place in relation to their employees.
DLA Piper Africa is pleased to announce that nine lawyers from across the continent have been recognised as Women Leaders by legal directory IFLR1000. The IFLR1000 Women Leaders rankings recognise the most prominent female lawyers working in the areas of financial and corporate transactions and contract, licensing and regulatory project work, within their jurisdictions
Naana Frimpong, a Litigation and Regulatory partner based in Atlanta, has been appointed to the DLA Piper Africa Board effective from 1 September 2021.