Contracting with Government: Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Procurement Fraud, New Gaming Law in Angola & More on Fraud Recovery & Asset Tracing in Kenya
Afriwise Insights
AI Through a Compliance Lens
Afriwise recently had the privilege of sponsoring the Compliance Institute Southern Africa 's inaugural Artificial Intelligence (AI) discussion forum.
The discussion centered on how AI systems are utilised and governed in professional settings, emphasising both opportunities and limitations. Participants highlighted the role of AI in structuring tasks and assessing risks. High-risk outputs continue to require human oversight, ensuring accountability in decision-making processes.
A question about referencing AI-generated content in reports sparked a dialogue about governance and best practices. Suggestions included documenting the AI model used, version details, retrieval date, and linking to sources where applicable. The group noted that organisations leveraging AI should have robust data and AI governance frameworks to guide ethical and accurate applicatio.
Participants also reflected on AI's evolving role in compliance and legal tasks. While tools like PopAI and Perplexity provide source references, the consensus was that AI outputs often require validation by subject matter experts to ensure reliability. The sentiment was that AI enhances efficiency but cannot entirely replace traditional, detailed manual review in critical areas like compliance
Employing diverse AI models within task-specific pipelines and balancing computational efficiency with effectiveness is a good practice. Instead of relying on a single large language model (LLM) like ChatGPT, organisations should consider integrating various techniques, including smaller AI models and algorithmic tools.
There is evidently a long way still to go in the application of AI, however, forums such as this provide a great environment for professionals to start interrogating the practical application of AI in their daily roles.
Upcoming Webinar
Contracting with Government: Avoiding Common Pitfalls & Procurement Fraud
Perspectives from Uganda and Kenya with International Insights
Governments are among the largest spenders globally, making government contracts a lucrative opportunity for businesses. However, these opportunities come with significant risks. Missteps in compliance can lead to reputational damage, prolonged litigation, and substantial financial loss.?
Join Afriwise and ENS africa for an engaging webinar exploring the challenges and opportunities in government contracting. We’ll focus on the legal complexities, lessons learned from Uganda and Kenya, and tools to identify and avoid procurement fraud. Our expert panel will also provide international insights to help businesses navigate this high-stakes environment.
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Nigeria - Templars
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On?22?November 2024, the Nigerian Supreme Court delivered a landmark judgment nullifying the National Lottery Act, restricting its application to the Federal Capital Territory and granting states the authority to regulate lotteries. This ruling reshapes Nigeria’s lottery industry, reinforcing constitutional principles while presenting new compliance challenges for multi-state operators. Continue reading
Angola - PLMJ
Angola | New Gaming Law Comes into Force
Law 17/24 of 28 October - the Gaming Law, which repeals Law 5/16 of 17 May, was recently published. The aim of the Gaming Law is to provide the gaming sector in Angola with more efficient rules, developed and adapted to international standards, and to redefine the special tax system applicable to the activity. Continue reading
Kenya - Clyde & Co.
Fraud Recovery and Asset Tracing in Kenya: Recent Legal Developments and Key Case Law
This article highlights key legislative provisions and judicial decisions that underscore Kenya’s approach to fraud and asset recovery, offering a clear perspective on how courts and enforcement agencies combat economic crimes and recover assets obtained illicitly. In recent years, Kenya’s judicial and regulatory framework for fraud recovery and asset tracing has undergone significant development, driven by the growing sophistication of fraud schemes and economic crimes affecting both public and private sectors. Legal mechanisms under statutes like the Proceeds of Crime and Anti-Money Laundering Act, Chapter 59A of the Laws of Kenya (POCAMLA), bolstered by landmark case law, continue to shape and refine the enforcement of fraud recovery and asset tracing. Continue reading
by Africa Risk Consulting (ARC)
Ghana
Ghana is reportedly clamping down on private pension fund managers who want to invest offshore as it could worsen pressure on the cedi.
Nigeria
United States Agency for International Development (USAID)?announces a $3.5m grant in partnership with?United States-headquartered?Ascend Studios?to Nigeria to support creative industries.
Egypt
Egypt starts selling up to a $110m stake in?United Bank, its first initial public offering (IPO) in nearly three years, in a bid to continue its privatisation programme.
Africa's AI Narrative
Reclaiming the Digital Narrative
When Steven De Backer speaks about artificial intelligence (AI) in Africa, he doesn’t just discuss technology — he articulates an urgent narrative of empowerment. As the founder of Afriwise, a legal intelligence firm, De Backer understands that the continent’s AI journey is about far more than computational power.
Ventureburn 's Brendon Petersen outlines how Africa’s AI journey, championed by leaders like Steven De Backer of Afriwise, transcends technology to become a narrative of empowerment, addressing systemic barriers with localised solutions, fostering homegrown innovations, and harnessing the untapped potential to reshape the global AI landscape.