Author: webman

09 Nov Private-sector investment key amid challenges

Posted at 07:18h in News

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07 Aug The #METOO Movement Affects all women in all workplaces

Posted at 09:46h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In 2017, the initial idea of the #MeToo movement was to empathise with, and empower, victims of sexual abuse by shifting experiences of sexual assault and sexual harassment from the private to the public. What followed was unprecedented....

06 Aug Striving for a transformed workplace: LNP Attorneys nominated for the 8th Gender Mainstreaming Awards

Posted at 10:30h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]In recognition of the firm’s commitment to changing the status quo, LNP Attorneys has been nominated in the 8th Gender Mainstreaming Awards in the category of Equal Representation and Participation. Finalists were announced in late July, with winners...

23 Jul LNP Attorneys recognised for service excellence: Firm shortlisted for six categories in the African Legal Awards 2020

Posted at 10:31h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]With a history of award-winning experience in the energy, natural resources, and infrastructure sectors, LNP Attorneys has been recognised by various professional bodies and publications for service excellence. Since the firm was founded, it has been awarded by...

09 Jul Unpacking the new Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency Act: Could it promote investment into renewable energy in Zimbabwe?

Posted at 07:18h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]Before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, Zimbabwe was steadily reforming its renewable energy policies and investment laws. In February 2020 the government of Zimbabwe introduced a progressive investment law, the Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency Act [Chapter14:37], the “ZIDA Act”...

01 Jun Five ideas for jumpstarting the economy

Posted at 11:19h in News

[vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern"][vc_column][vc_column_text]NIKITA LALLA, Chief Executive | The severe economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic has been widely reported in media and is well understood by business owners across the country who are facing decreased turnover and unavoidable retrenchments. With National...

17 May Ensure your compliance: What you need to know about the mandated Covid-19 Health and Safety Regulations for a phased return to work

Posted at 09:48h in News

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14 Apr Upfront pricing: The new age of legal fees

Posted at 19:51h in News

The legal fraternity is infamous for being costly, with lawyers traditionally charging clients for every email and phone call undertaken to resolve a matter. Hourly rates are the norm but, in an age where the client is sophisticated and measured by its external legal spend,...

31 Mar Free legal advice – Covid-19

Posted at 10:10h in News

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31 Mar Know your employment rights during the lockdown

Posted at 09:32h in News

A national lockdown in the face of a global pandemic of this nature is unchartered territory in South Africa, naturally causing much consternation and uncertainty among many, particularly in employment relationships. Here are 5 things that every employee and employer should know during the lockdown. 5...