Juridisk

Comedian Pandji Pragiwaksono revealed he faces 10 police reports related to his stand-up special Mens Rea following an examination at Bareskrim Polri. The reports include allegations of insulting Vice President Gibran and blasphemy, including from representatives of NU and Muhammadiyah. Pandji emphasized that his comedy is paid entertainment and he will continue to express himself freely.

3. februar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Supreme Court of Appeal has ruled that Tongaat Hulett cannot suspend payments to the South African Sugar Association during its business rescue, increasing financial pressures. This decision comes as the Vision Group works to finalize its acquisition by refinancing Industrial Development Corporation funding. The ruling treats industry levies as statutory obligations rather than negotiable contracts.

Nairobi's High Court has ordered directors of a failed startup to repay Ksh 23.8 million to investors after funds were mismanaged. The investors had provided Ksh 24.7 million to support the business's establishment and operations.

28. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The Japan Fair Trade Commission (JFTC) plans to issue cease-and-desist orders to four road maintenance companies for rigging bids on Metropolitan Expressway cleaning contracts. Two of the firms, including Tokyo-listed Subaru Enterprise, face fines totaling about ¥500 million ($3.3 million). The collusion dates back to around 2017, highlighting irregularities in the expressway's procurement process.

Several auctioneering companies in Kenya have issued 30-day notices to owners of unclaimed motor vehicles, motorcycles, and assorted goods, warning of public auctions if not collected. The authorizations, published in the Kenya Gazette, stem from the Disposal of Uncollected Goods Act (Cap. 38).

25. januar 2026 Rapportert av AI

The South African Football Association's elective congress in 2026 will determine the future of local soccer, with all eyes on whether president Danny Jordaan seeks a fourth term amid ongoing legal challenges. Bafana Bafana's return to the Fifa World Cup adds significance to the vote. No clear challengers have emerged yet.