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ESG litigation in Africa: Infrequently asked questions

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As ESG issues move higher up the agenda, investors and companies in Africa face increasing pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance standards or risk legal and reputational consequences. In this episode, Nicole Martens Impact Investing Research at Krutham, speaks with Bowmans partners Christina Nduba-Banja and David Geral, and senior associate Brian Mambosho about ESG-related litigation across Kenya, South Africa and Tanzania. They unpack local precedents, investor risks, greenwashing, and the likelihood of regulatory and class action exposure in African markets.
22 Sep English South Africa Business · Government

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