GHANA: A new Industrial Property Office may be on the cards
New legislation has been proposed in Ghana, the purpose of which is to establish a new Industrial Property Office in Ghana. The Ghana Industrial Property Office Bill, 2023 (“the Bill”) is currently pending before Parliament and has a way to go in the parliamentary process before the Bill can be assented to by the President.
Healthcare technology investment fund under consideration
Egypt is exploring the establishment of a dedicated investment fund for biotechnology, medical devices and digital health technologies. Discussions between the Ministry of Health and Gold Rock Venture...
September 15 2026
Track-and-trace measures target illicit goods
South Africa is stepping up cooperation between the South African Revenue Service (SARS) and the National Consumer Commission (NCC) to combat illicit goods. The two authorities signed a Memorandum of ...
September 15 2026
Turning locally developed IP into battery-sector opportunities
South Africa is seeking to strengthen its position in the global electric mobility and battery value chains by supporting the development and commercialisation of locally developed technologies and in...
September 15 2026