Africa: Media, Telecoms, IT, Entertainment

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The Devil Wears Prada is more than a cultural phenomenon—it's a complex intellectual property ecosystem involving multiple rights holders, from the original author to the luxury brand itself. This analysis examines how copyright, trademark, and personality rights intersect to create a legally sustainable framework that enables both creative freedom and commercial exploitation in the entertainment industry.

The new Mass Media Proclamation 1238/2021 has introduced significant changes to the previous legal regime governing the media. The law has introduced commendable legal provisions that provide greater protection and space for media freedom as well as more flexibility with regard to investments in the media industry. In this brief commentary, we will provide the major changes made in the new Mass Media proclamation briefly.

Tourism is a cornerstone to Uganda's economic ambitions. In 2024, the country welcomed 1.37 million international visitors earning UGX 4.8 trillion (approximately USD 1.28 billion) in foreign exchange, a 26 per cent...

The hospitality market is experiencing unprecedented growth in artificial intelligence (AI) investment, reflecting the industry's recognition that AI offers substantial opportunities to enhance guest experiences and operational efficiency.

A recent decision by the Federal High Court in favour of a popular Lagos hotel underscores the importance of adopting a strategic approach to music and content broadcasting within the premises of Nigerian...

What started as a single video has turned into a nationwide trend — and potentially something far more valuable: a commercial asset.

The Devil Wears Prada is more than a cultural phenomenon—it's a complex intellectual property ecosystem involving multiple rights holders, from the original author to the luxury brand itself. This analysis examines how copyright, trademark, and personality rights intersect to create a legally sustainable framework that enables both creative freedom and commercial exploitation in the entertainment industry.

This collection explores the intersection of intellectual property law, sports innovation, and emerging regulatory frameworks in South Africa.

This collection explores the intersection of intellectual property law, sports innovation, and emerging regulatory frameworks in South Africa.

Elite and professional sport has entered a new era, one driven by wearable technology, advanced analytics and AI‑enabled performance monitoring. Tools such as GPS tracking, heart‑rate analysis...

Modern sport is propelled by marginal gains and those gains nearly always come from better materials, smarter engineering or improved manufacturing methods that are then converted into market power through the careful...