Local content requirements in the Zambian mining sector
Zambia has recently joined the trend of implementing local content regulations in the mining sector, becoming the latest African country to do so. On 14 October 2025, the Ministry of…
Key legal and regulatory insights shaping South Africa’s mining future
At the eighth edition of Webber Wentzel’s annual Mining Round-Up, the firm’s leading practitioners unpacked the regulatory, policy and compliance developments shaping South Africa’s mining sector. From evolving employment frameworks…
Forgotten influence in the mining industry – the procurement mafia
It is understandably popular public opinion that the construction mafia is associated with the traditional sector of construction and the built environment. However, its influence is a highly negative phenomenon…
Unleashing Africa’s next big play: Namibia’s emerging oil & gas sector
Namibia, a nation renowned for its breathtaking scenery and abundant wildlife, is becoming more and more well-known for its booming oil & gas industry. Namibia is quickly rising to the…
How newcomers like Namibia and Guyana are surpassing African legacy producers in energy investment
The major players on the world energy production stage are well known, and particularly in the field of oil and gas, where most of them have been in the game…
Proposed amendments in National Water Amendment Bill – mining company directors take heat
With the Mining Indaba fast approaching, mining companies should prioritise understanding the new director liability provision proposed in the National Water Amendment Bill, published on 17 November 2023. Potential director…
Mining’s green shift – partnering for sustainable transitions
The move away from fossil fuels toward clean energy sources was described by the International Energy Agency as “unstoppable” in its latest edition of the World Energy Outlook. At COP28…
Strategic considerations for critical minerals projects
Critical minerals are at the heart of the digital transition and the energy transition. Increased automation, processing and the use of artificial intelligence (AI) mean more smart phone batteries, computer…
Tax deductibility of ESG-related expenses
The sustainability of economies and, in turn, society, largely hinges on how well we adopt environmental, social and governance (ESG). Given that naturally this comes at some cost, the tax…