So, here’s the deal – lawyers across the continent are saying that the whole point of local content laws in Africa is to give local companies a leg up in areas and sectors that were once ruled by international companies. But get this, it’s a bit of a catch-22 situation. On one hand, there’s the push to amp up local content and build up local skills and know-how. On the other hand, there’s the urge to attract more foreign investment. It’s like trying to balance two sides of the same coin.