Defective consumer products in particular have always been a challenging area of focus due to not only the diverse types of consumers’ products but also how jurisdictions regulate standards of quality and the remedies available to consumers. This would include remedies pertaining directly to the defective product as well as the harm caused by the […]

According to Coresight Research’s U.S. Online Grocery Survey 2021, there has been a huge increase in the sale of foods on-line. This trend has been witnessed in many countries all over the world which has brought about an increased focus on food safety, traceability and food quality. There is need to share experience from different […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Defective, illicit and counterfeit goods are popular in middle income countries as they are normally cheaper and in some instances even better packaged than the original product. This coupled with weak regulators in Africa provides an ideal cash cow for criminals as even low priced illicit goods can make money for […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Many financial institutions in African countries have deficiencies in their capability to perform strategic analysis as it relates to money laundering, financing of terrorism and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. There is a critical need for strategic analysis on suspicious transaction reports and other information relevant to money laundering, associated […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Data privacy has become crucial, especially in the Covid era. There is a greater need for responsible use of consumers’ data and the protection of their right to privacy from exploitation, harm and criminal conduct. To shed more light on data privacy, AGA-Africa in collaboration with the Department of Mercantile Law, […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Wildlife trafficking and unsustainable trade in wildlife commodities are causing huge declines in most wildlife species. There is need to conserve wildlife and the ecosystem, hence illegal wildlife trade by these organised criminal syndicates should be identified, prevented, and prosecuted at every opportunity. To achieve this, cross-sector partnerships are important in […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Financial innovations such as crypto assets create new methods of transmitting value over the Internet.  Their distinct features also create new opportunities for money launderers, terrorist financiers, and other criminals to launder their proceeds or finance their illicit activities. To address these emerging trends, AGA-Africa in collaboration with the Financial Intelligence […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] Criminal groups around the world are exploiting opportunities for illicit profit during the Covid-19 pandemic. As criminal behaviors shift, their illicit financial footprints are not left behind. To help mitigate the financial consumer protection issues during the pandemic, AGA-Africa in collaboration with the Department of Mercantile Law, Faculty of Law, University […]

[cmsmasters_row][cmsmasters_column data_width=”1/1″][cmsmasters_text shortcode_id=”45ayuglj2e” animation_delay=”0″] AGA-Africa in conjunction with the University of Pretoria organized a Consumer Protection Law Webinar on the 16th November 2020. The Webinar was officially opened by AGA-Africa Board Member, Markus Green and ably moderated by Prof. Jacolien Barnard, Associate Professor, Department Mercantile of Law, Law Faculty, University of Pretoria and John John […]