Jennigay Coetzer
Jennigay Coetzer is the Africa correspondent for Law.com International. She writes about lawyers and legal issues in South Africa and across the continent. Her coverage includes the business of law, global and domestic law firms, in-house legal departments and regulatory issues. She can be reached at [email protected]
June 24, 2020 | International Edition
American Bar Association Cancels Keynote Speech By South African Ex-President De KlerkThe address, due to take place next month, has been cancelled following an outcry that centres on claims that de Klerk was involved in gross violations of human rights. However, his foundation has rejected these claims as baseless.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
June 23, 2020 | International Edition
Andersen Global Enters Liberian and Gambian MarketsThe tie-ups are the latest moves in the advisory giant's expansive African strategy.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
June 19, 2020 | International Edition
Racial Inequality Still Rife Within South Africa's Judiciary, Lawyers SayThe current state of affairs is abhorrent, says South Africa's Black Lawyers Association president.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
June 11, 2020 | International Edition
Lawyers Uneasy as COVID-19 Delays Africa Free Trade DealThe continent-wide trade deal is expected to create a $3.4 trillion economic bloc, among the largest new trading blocs in the world. But the coronavirus has cast doubts over when it will be implemented.
By Jennigay Coetzer
5 minute read
June 10, 2020 | International Edition
Andersen Global Expands Into Untapped African Markets in Chad, EswatiniThe latest expansive moves see the advisory network step deeper into the continent, amid sweeping growth plans.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
June 09, 2020 | International Edition
Andersen Global Unveils Sweeping Africa Growth Plan, to Open In South SudanThe advisory giant is aiming to have a presence in 153 countries globally in the next four years, and in Africa bids to overtake PwC in terms of geographic reach.
By Jennigay Coetzer
4 minute read
June 04, 2020 | International Edition
Court Deems South Africa's Lockdown Rules 'Irrational' and 'Unconstitutional'The South African government has been given 14 days to alter its COVID-19 measures.
By Jennigay Coetzer
3 minute read
June 01, 2020 | International Edition
Tobacco Giants Mount Legal Challenge to South Africa's Lockdown BanSouth Africa's ban on smoking products is one of several measures that the nation's government is facing criticism for amid the wider COVID-19 lockdown.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
June 01, 2020 | International Edition
Bowmans Expands Into Malawi and ZambiaThe major African player has not been put off its growth strategy by COVID-19.
By Jennigay Coetzer
1 minute read
May 29, 2020 | International Edition
Court Brands Former South African Airways Chair a 'Delinquent'Dudu Myeni had been criticised for her role in pulling the airline out of a proposed deal with Emirates airways.
By Jennigay Coetzer
2 minute read
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