Africa: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

South Africa's advertising and gambling regulators have established a formal partnership to enhance oversight of gambling advertising practices. This strategic alliance introduces stricter monitoring of digital campaigns, influencer marketing, and illegal online gambling promotions, signaling a new era of heightened scrutiny for industry players.

Nigeria's online gaming and betting sector presents significant opportunities for operators, but navigating the regulatory landscape requires careful attention to licensing requirements, compliance obligations, and operational frameworks. This comprehensive guide examines the legal and regulatory considerations that prospective operators must address when entering or expanding within Nigeria's rapidly growing digital gaming market.

Modern sports organizations increasingly rely on data analytics to enhance athlete performance and gain competitive advantages. However, this data-driven approach raises critical questions about how to protect athletes' personal information while maximizing the benefits of performance tracking. The intersection of sports technology and privacy law creates complex challenges that require careful navigation by teams, leagues, and legal professionals.

Under FIFA regulations, professional football players have two distinct legal routes to terminate contracts for non-payment of salary. While Article 14bis provides a specific threshold of two unpaid monthly salaries, Article 14 offers a broader assessment based on whether the employment relationship has become unreasonable to continue, particularly when clubs engage in patterns of repeated late payments or indirect pressure tactics.

The Nigeria Football Federation's landmark partnership with Adidas, worth a guaranteed $8.5 million annually, marks a significant shift in how African sports federations structure commercial deals. Beyond the headline figures lies a sophisticated intellectual property framework built on merchandise royalties, brand protection, and licensing rights that could reshape the commercial landscape of African sport.

The Court of Justice of the European Union has delivered its landmark judgment on FIFA's Football Agent Regulations, examining whether rules governing agent licensing, fee caps, multiple representation, and transparency obligations comply with EU competition law, freedom to provide services, and data protection requirements. The decision establishes a comprehensive legal framework for assessing sports governance regulations while leaving critical questions of proportionality and necessity to be determined b

Mauritius has introduced a Golden Visa Scheme in April 2026, offering high-net-worth individuals, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and retirees a fast-track pathway to two-year renewable residence with a five-day approval process.

Tourism is a cornerstone to Uganda's economic ambitions. In 2024, the country welcomed 1.37 million international visitors earning UGX 4.8 trillion (approximately USD 1.28 billion) in foreign exchange, a 26 per cent...

The hospitality market is experiencing unprecedented growth in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, reflecting the industry's recognition that AI offers substantial opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

The EU AI Act's transparency requirements are now in effect, impacting businesses across sectors that deploy AI in marketing, customer service, or content creation. Understanding whether your organization qualifies as a 'deployer' or 'provider' under Article 50 determines your compliance obligations. This analysis clarifies how these regulations apply to your AI usage and what steps you need to take.

The National Consumer Commission has published draft guidelines on compliance with opt-out requirements, with important implications for all businesses that conduct direct marketing in South Africa.

South Africa's advertising and gambling regulators have established a formal partnership to enhance oversight of gambling advertising practices. This strategic alliance introduces stricter monitoring of digital campaigns, influencer marketing, and illegal online gambling promotions, signaling a new era of heightened scrutiny for industry players.