NO SPECIAL ACCESS RIGHTS FOR GRANDPARENTS IN ZIMBABWE? AN EVALUATION OF OUR LAW AFTER MACHIKA V MAKONI HH-271-23

This article seeks to evaluate Zimbabwean law concerning the right of grandparents to access their grandchildren following a recent High Court judgment on the issue.

GRAVE IMPLICATIONS FOR FAILURE TO PAY COSTS OF SERVICE TO SHERIFF IN THE HIGH COURT OF ZIMBABWE

Written By: KUDAKWASHE KAMBO –Legal Practitioner, Notary Public, Conveyancer INTRODUCTION This article examines the provisions of the High Court Rules, 2021 Statutory Instrument 202 of 2021 which imposes an obligation on litigants to approach the Sheriff for Zimbabwe for the determination of the amount to be deposited for costs of service of set down upon

STIFF RESTRICTIONS ON THE EXPORT OF UNBENEFICIATED BASE MINERAL ORES FROM ZIMBABWE: THE EFFECT OF STATUTORY INSTRUMENT 05 OF 2023 (SI 05 OF 2023)

INTRODUCTION Zimbabwe is a very rich country endowed with a highly diversified mining sector of over forty (40) mineable resources including, but not limited to, lithium, asbestos, iron ore, gold, diamonds, coal, gemstones, granite, manganese, chrome, and copper.[1] The mining sector contributes significantly to the country’s export earnings.[2] Zimbabwe’s mining sector presents a great opportunity

Voluntary Corporate Rescue as a lifeline for distressed businesses – Zimbabwe

It is common economic parlance, that there are worldwide supply chain problems. The war in Europe and other global issues have resulted in higher inflation and an increasingly uncertain economic outlook, which has negatively affected companies globally, and specifically in Zimbabwe.  In addition, research from Morgan & Co, published in their Economic Outlook Report 2023,

Public Private Partnerships (PPPs) an essential tool for Zimbabwe to address infrastructural deficits in optimizing trade under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA)

Trading under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) has commenced and it is imperative that Zimbabwe puts in place efficient and robust infrastructure to optimize trading under the AfCFTA.   With an increase in intra-African trade, it is inevitable that  bulky goods will be transported in and out of Zimbabwe requiring  an efficient transportation which

UNDERSTANDING THE CLAIM OF UNJUST ENRICHMENT

In this week’s article we discuss the claim of unjustified enrichment. A claim for unjust enrichment is used to describe a situation wherein one party benefits at the other party’s expense, in circumstances where the law considers to be unjust. Thus, a claim for unjust enrichment may be an appropriate basis of claim in a

Corporate Governance in Microfinance in Zimbabwe

On the 6th of January 2023, the Registrar of Microfinance Institutions (hereinafter ‘the Registrar’) released a press statement highlighting that following an onsite examination of the Zimbabwe Women’s Microfinance Bank Limited in December 2022, corporate governance weaknesses were identified at the institution. This is not the only institution that has been found wanting, in corporate

A SIGNIFICANT DIFFERENCE BETWEEN HEADS OF ARGUMENT AND WRITTEN ARGUMENTS

INTRODUCTION Let me start with a disclaimer. I do not hold myself as proficient in legal writing. I do however confirm that through research, I now have general views on improving written work that comes before our courts in Zimbabwe.  I strongly believe that there is nothing sui generis about legal writing: legal practitioners should

Board evaluations for effective governance in Zimbabwe

The idea of self-assessment is one that is uncomfortable to many individuals. It is a daunting task because of the fear of discovering inadequacy or some other insufficiency during the process. More so for those individuals in the public eye or those held with high regard in society, as they are more likely to suffer

The African Continental Free Trade Area Agreement (AfCFTA)- What is in it for Zimbabwean businesses?

“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest forces for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah The African Continental Free Trade Area (“AfCFTA”) is finally here and