https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/818.html Africa Consumer Law news 15 Consumer Law news - Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/res/img/logo.gif https://www.bizcommunity.com/410/818.html en-us Fri, 23 Oct 2026 14:33:04 +0200 https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/apple-faces-new-lawsuit-over-congo-conflict-minerals-396458a A US-based advocacy group has filed a lawsuit in Washington, accusing Apple of using minerals linked to conflict and human rights abuses in the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda despite the iPhone maker's denials. 1-263733 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 07:57:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigerian-executive-joins-icc-global-marketing-commission-leadership-145106a The ICC has announced a new leadership team for its Global Marketing and Advertising Commission. This commission oversees the globally recognised ICC Advertising and Marketing Communications Code — the cornerstone of industry self-regulation, which was updated in 2024. 1-259178 Wed, 09 Jul 2025 08:31:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.co.ke/article/kenyas-competition-watchdog-fines-mogo-auto-for-unfair-practices-922254a The Competition Authority of Kenya (the Authority) has entered into a settlement with Mogo Auto Limited (Mogo) concerning allegations of false and misleading representations and unfair practices against its customers. 1-253064 Fri, 01 Nov 2024 10:44:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/privacy-breach-more-details-into-whatsapps-220m-fine-in-nigeria-583780a The Federal Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (Commission), being the foremost agency in Nigeria, responsible for the promotion, protection, and enforcement of competition and consumer protection, initiated an investigation against WhatsApp during 2021. 1-250896 Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/article/nigeria-fines-meta-220m-for-violating-consumer-data-laws-149106a Nigeria fined Meta Platforms $220m, its competition watchdog said on Friday, after investigations showed data-sharing on social platforms violated local consumer, data protection and privacy laws. 1-250178 Mon, 22 Jul 2024 10:10:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.africa/Article/410/740/233165.html It has never been easier to generate income simply by expressing who you are. Social media platforms have given people from all corners of the globe the opportunity to connect and broadcast their lives, interests and content in exchange for monetary rewards. However, with this (influencer) power comes great responsibility. 1-233165 Thu, 03 Nov 2022 11:45:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/1/162/230542.html Talc-based Johnson's Baby Powder will be discontinued globally in 2023, as Johnson & Johnson transitions its baby powder portfolio to cornstarch. 1-230542 Mon, 15 Aug 2022 09:30:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/157/546/228266.html The African Legal Awards' Partner of the Year, Seun Timi-Koleolu, co-founder of Pavestones, has proven what can be achieved by believing in yourself and your convictions, despite not fitting the mould and by taking the path less travelled. 1-228266 Mon, 30 May 2022 10:19:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/120/549/215700.html Lesotho's Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has started a process to recruit seven judges of the High Court through a merit-based process. In February 2021, the commission issued a public advertisement announcing the vacancies and spelling out the competencies required. The vacancies follow a slew of deaths and retirements of judges. 1-215700 Wed, 12 May 2021 08:06:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/546/214775.html Thomson Reuters and Juta & Co are proud to announce a partnership in Africa, that will see legal professionals being offered market-leading research technology. This is yet another step in both companies' digital evolutions. We are thrilled to offer African customers tech-enhanced resources to revolutionise their legal practice with the combination of Thomson Reuters' global resources and Juta's local expertise. 1-214775 Tue, 13 Apr 2021 11:53:00 +0200 Bizcommunity Consumer Law Africa