REGULATING FOR RIVALRY IN AFRICA, the development of competition regimes

301pp., paperback, HSRC Press, Cape Town, 2025

ISBN: 9780796926821

These essays combine in-depth country assessments and thematic analyses to provide an overview of the challenges and dynamics in African markets.

Contributions include:

"'Buyer Power' in Emerging Markets: Assessing the effectiveness of regulatory and enforcement developments in South Africa and Kenya" by John Oxenham, Michael James Currie and Joshua Eveleigh

"Exploring a Broader Application of the 'Substantial Lessening of Competition' Standard: A South African perspective" by Jason Aproskie and Tessa Bleazard

"Cartels Under Scrutiny: by Maletuma Malie

"An Analysis of Competition Dynamics in South African Digital Markets for Travel and Tourism" by Itumeleng Lesofe and Siphosethu Tetani

"The Other Platforms, the Other Consumers: The missing bottom in the South African digital platforms policy debate" by Jonathan Klaaren, Tlhahlefang Moeletsi, Karissa Mooyhoo Padayachie and Thando Vilakazi

"Is the Introduction of Competition Between Stock Exchanges a Good Idea?" by Paul Anderson and Andre Frauenknecht

"E-Commerce Business Models: Insights from micro- and small enterprises in South Africa" by Aarti Krishnan and Reena das Nair

"This book presents extraordinary research, insights and new learning on developing competition regimes in Africa. It is full of ideas and creative thinking in neglected corners. The book is important for policymakers, lawyers, economists, academics and students trying to understand the barriers to effective competition facing people in developing countries and how to overcome them." Eleanor Fox, Walter J. Derenberg Professor of Trade Regulation Emeritus, New York University School of Law

"The combination of contributions from current and former senior competition enforcers, in-depth analysis of specific cases, and assessment of cross-cutting issues makes this an invaluable resource on the development of competition authorities in Africa." Fréderic Jenny, Professor of Economics, ESSEC Business School Paris and Chairman of the OECD Competition Committee (1994-2024)  

Reena das Nair is acting Executive Director of the Centre for Competition, Regulation, and Economic Development and Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg.

Jonathan Klaaren is Professor of Law and Society in the School of Law at the University of the Witwatersrand.

Simon Roberts is Professor of Economics at the University of Johannesburg and at SOAS, University of London.