Morocco leads the pack in African Geographical Indications
As recently reported, Morocco presently boasts the largest number of Geographical Indications (GIs) in Africa with 68 so-called ‘sui generis’ GIs recorded. This is followed distantly by South Africa, with 24, and Tunisia, with 16. GIs are used to designate products produced in a specific geographical region, and with qualities or a reputation tied to their origin. Readers will no doubt be familiar with Champagne, which can only be labelled as such when produced in the Champagne region in France. GIs can provide a level of exclusivity to certain products, allowing manufacturers to charge higher prices and bolstering the economies of the regions they are tied to. However, some products derive more value from GIs than others, usually niche or luxury products as opposed to mass-market goods or staple products.
Awareness of Fraudulent Communications
Adams & Adams Fraudulent Impersonation Alert It has come to our attention that fraudulent emails (particularly from a Microsoft Outlook account of adams-adams-attorneys@outlook.com) are being sent...
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Digital transformation at Namibia Revenue Authority
The Namibia Revenue Agency, NAMRA, has set a goal of reaching full digitisation within the next 4 years. This will eliminate the need for customers to seek in-person consultations and will allow NAMRA...
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Togo registers kovié rice as its first Protected Geographical Indication
On 3 April 2025, kovié rice, hailing from the Kovié region, became Togo’s first Protected Geographical Indication (PGI). This PGI designation, granted by OAPI, will serve to ensure the quality of ...
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