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As one of the most recognisable global names in the information technology sector, Microsoft Africa has been dedicated to enhancing computer literacy in Africa through various initiatives, helping millions of people get critical skills for entrepreneurship and employability. Microsoft, with the help of the legal team, has launched the 4Afrika Initiative to provide mentorship, technical training, university-level education, and employment opportunities for promising African students.

Christopher Akiwumi, legal director at Microsoft South Africa, has handled game-changing transactions and has been commended for his strategic decisions across the continent. Operating within a continent that is swiftly evolving and developing, the legal teams have had to keep abreast of regulations that develop just as quickly. The Microsoft in-house counsel see this as an opportunity to have input into the process, engaging in widespread conversation, with regulators and policymakers.