Werksmans, Edward Nathan and PLMJ assess the key business law issues facing Africa

Cartel combat – 2009 has seen some of South Africa's largest fines for anti-competitive behaviour and with further legislation due in 2010, company executives are now in the spotlight, say Paul Coetser and Louella Tindale.

Breaking bread – The South African rand has gained 13% against the dollar and the wider African market is emerging quickly. Taswell Papier and Scott Nelson explain the unique skillset needed to break into the African business.

All mine – The Mozambique government has made reforms to encourage foreign direct investment. Miguel Spinola outlines the legal framework surrounding the rights to the country's rich natural resources.