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Curiosity and getting ever closer to the business (GC Forum GRC Briefs)

Last month, the GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance gathered in-house leaders and teams, external counsel, governance and compliance professionals, tech leaders, and other experts from across Africa. During a break in a busy day in Johannesburg, we spoke offstage with Masechaba Makgolane of Thungela Resources

Adaptability, strategic value, and General Counsel as Risk Architects in uncertain times: GC Forum GRC 2026

Earlier this month, the GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) returned to Johannesburg, hosted by Africa Legal in partnership with Afriwise. Participants leaned into a topical agenda of robust conversations, key insights, and connection

Asking different questions and understanding in-house thought processes (GC Forum GRC Briefs)

Earlier this month, the GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance (GCR) gathered in-house leaders and teams, external counsel, governance and compliance professionals, tech leaders, and other experts from across Africa. During a busy day, we grabbed a few moments offstage with strategic advisory expert Kevin Lester

Beyond the law: What will define legal leadership in 2027?

Last week, the GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) gathered legal and compliance leaders and senior decision-makers from across Africa. Lebogang Mogotlhwane, Compliance Officer at Hollard Insurance Botswana, reflects on the 'one word project', and important lessons extending far beyond the legal function.

What will define legal leadership in 2027?

Last week, the second annual GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) was held in Johannesburg, gathering legal and compliance leaders and senior decision-makers from across the continent. Africa Legal co-founder and COO Wendy Bampton shares one of her favourite things from a superb day: watching our One Word Project come to life.

Fantastic people, interesting perspectives & General Counsel as key stakeholders (GC Forum GRC Briefs)

Last week, the GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance gathered in-house leaders and teams, external counsel, governance and compliance professionals, tech leaders, and other experts from across Africa. During a busy day in Johannesburg, we grabbed a few moments with Doreen Onwong'a of G&A Advocates LLP

A call to arms: Why every professional must lead in the age of AI

With headlines full of speculation about what AI may do in future years, it is up to humans to ensure "the most powerful technology of our generation serves for the benefit of our people". Ahead of next week's GC Forum GRC in Johannesburg, Cathy Truter calls on business leaders and professionals to lead with ethics.

From managing risk to designing resilience: rethinking the General Counsel as risk architect

Ahead of the GC Forum Governance Risk & Compliance (GRC) on 7 October, Deneys Head of Dispute Resolution André Vos discusses the evolving role of General Counsel and why legal advisers now need to help businesses move forward strategically, rather than simply managing compliance and solving problems.

GC Forum GRC: Who Do You Call at 11 o'clock on a Friday?

Next month, the GC Forum Governance, Risk, and Compliance will return to Johannesburg, hosted by Africa Legal in partnership with Afriwise. Glenda Benson of Afriwise writes about last year's pioneering forum, and discusses matching in-house teams with local firms, and changing outdated perceptions

Technology needs local intelligence: navigating Africa’s changing regulatory skies

From disappearing gazettes to an expanding regulatory landscape, keeping pace across diverse African jurisdictions requires more than AI monitoring and processing. Ahead of next month’s GC Forum GRC in Johannesburg, Beulah Lüttig discusses why local knowledge and human insight remain even more essential.

Learning comes with discomfort: navigating governance and AI in a fast-changing world

Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping how lawyers work and organisations manage risk. Lynelle Bagwandeen of Naspers and Prosus discusses how legal professionals must become comfortable with change while retaining the judgement and human expertise that remains the heart of their value.

General Counsel as Risk Architects: risk, opportunity, and accountability in a fast-moving era of uncertainty

Ahead of next month’s GC Forum Governance, Risk, and Compliance, disputes and risk expert Vanessa Jacklin-Levin of Bowmans discusses balancing accountability with opportunity, managing digital exposure, and the value of learning from how others are navigating a fast-changing risk landscape.

General Counsel at centre of organisational decision-making: GC Forum GRC 2026 speakers and agenda announced

On 7 October, the pioneering GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) will return to Johannesburg. Today, Africa Legal is excited to launch the dedicated event website and reveal some speaker highlights for this industry-leading event.

“Exceptional, Thought-Provoking, Energising”- GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance Returns in 2026

Africa Legal, in partnership with leading legal intelligence platform Afriwise, is pleased to announce the return in 2026 of the GC Forum GRC, the premier governance, risk and compliance forum for senior in-house legal leaders and other stakeholders across Africa.

Spotlight on Senegal: economic reform and investor opportunities

Following Senegal’s historic political change last year, what should investors and legal teams now be watching for in a new landscape? Leading business lawyer Khaled Abou El Houda canvasses regulatory shifts and key challenges and opportunities for those involved in the West African nation

Exceptional, though-provoking, energising: attendees and speakers rave about first-ever GC Forum GRC

On 17 September, a pioneering GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) was held in Johannesburg, hosted by Africa Legal in partnership with Afriwise. Participants leaned into a topical agenda of robust conversations, delivering key insights

Encouraging greater investment in the breadbasket of the world

Today, a pioneering GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance is held in Johannesburg, hosted by Africa Legal in partnership with Afriwise. Rebecca Thomson of Baker McKenzie discusses the vital role of good governance to realising Africa’s bright future

Putting African business, growth, and legal talent front and centre

This week a pioneering GC Forum Governance, Risk & Compliance will be held in Johannesburg, hosted by Africa Legal in partnership with Afriwise. Glenda Benson of Afriwise discusses bringing together outstanding African legal talent to drive and broker business on the continent

Navigating risk and compliance to unlock huge opportunities in Africa

Ahead of this month’s GC Forum Governance, Risk, and Compliance, Aggreko Regional Head of Legal: Africa, Middle East and Asia Anastasia Posokhov discusses overcoming global perceptions and harnessing great opportunities in Africa

Building (air) bridges between countries and continents - Part 2

In May, direct flights began between Entebbe and London Gatwick. Ahead of this month’s GC Forum, and in the second of a two-part series, Uganda Airlines Head of Legal and Company Secretary Susan Batuuka Kaggwa discusses the ‘soft skills’ that are vital for modern in-house counsel

Excitement builds for pioneering GC Forum on Governance, Risk, and Compliance in Johannesburg this month

On 17 September, the inaugural GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance will be held in Johannesburg, bringing together Africa’s most forward-thinking legal minds for practical insights, peer exchange, and leadership dialogue

Harnessing legal intelligence and a GRC mindset to benefit African business and development

On 17 September, a pioneering GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) will be held in Johannesburg. Afriwise founder Steven De Backer discusses having a GRC mindset and harnessing technology to realise Africa’s exciting future.

Challenging orthodoxies and finding solutions: GC Forum on Governance, Risk & Compliance 2025 Website Now Live

On 17 September, a pioneering GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance (GRC) will be held in Johannesburg. Today, Africa Legal is excited to launch the dedicated event website and reveal some speaker highlights for this groundbreaking event.

Building (air) bridges between countries and continents - Part 1

In May, direct flights began between Entebbe and London Gatwick. In the first of a two-part series, Uganda Airlines Head of Legal and Company Secretary Susan Batuuka Kaggwa discusses the legal and political complexities of such a groundbreaking move.

Africa Legal and Afriwise Join Forces to Launch Africa’s Leading GC Forum on Governance & Risk

Africa Legal is delighted to announce a significant next step in the evolution of the General Counsel Forum, with the launch of GC Forum | Governance, Risk & Compliance, on 17 September 2025 in Johannesburg, South Africa. We are also proud to announce a strategic partnership with Afriwise, Africa’s leading legal data and intelligence platform, for this edition of the GC Forum.