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

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

Voidable Contracts – A Zimbabwean Perspective

In this week’s blog, we discuss the voidable contracts in the Zimbabwean context, you will recall in the first blog of this series, we discussed the requirements for a valid contract. In the event that one of the requirements is not satisfied the contract is termed to be invalid or void ab initio (from the

CONTRACT LAW IN ZIMBABWE – Key Differences between contracts regulating employee and independent contractor

We are currently doing a series titled “Contract Law in Zimbabwe”. This week we look at the key differences between employment contracts and a contract in which an independent contractor is engaged. We also consider how the courts in Zimbabwe determine which category the contract falls under, between the two. As well as potential risks

THE TEN ‘MUST HAVE’ CONTRACTUAL CLAUSES!

In this week’s blog, we start on a new series namely ‘Contract Law in Zimbabwe’ where we will discuss various issues of contract law ranging from requirements of a contract, validity of a contract, contract drafting, contract review and interpretation of specific contracts. To kick start this, this blog will mainly detail a broad overview of the ten ‘must have’clauses required in commercial contracts, irrespective of the specific subject

The law of Servitudes in Zimbabwe

This week’s blog post looks into servitudes and what they encompass in the Zimbabwean context. Servitudes fall under the classification of documents that must, by law, be drawn and signed before a notary public. What is a servitude? A servitude is a limited real right that entitles the holder of such right, to use or

Types of mortgage bonds in Zimbabwe

In this article, we look at the types of mortgage bonds registrable in Zimbabwe. There are various types of mortgage bonds that can be registered. A mortgage bond is a popular real security used by financial institutions to secure repayment of a debt. Below is an overview of the types of mortgage bonds. Types of

UNDERSTANDING SURETY BONDS IN ZIMBABWE

Surety bonds are an efficient and cost-effective way to finance your security obligations. Surety Bonds carry the same obligations at law as a bank guarantee and are a widely accepted form of security by various entities and individuals. Surety bonds also provide security to the beneficiary if the contractor fails to meet their contractual obligations

Antenuptial contracts in Zimbabwe

In this week’s blog post we consider the concept of Antenuptial contracts as they operate in Zimbabwe. Getting married is an exciting process that is usually be filled with joy and love. In the midst of all the excitement, many tend to forget that marriage is a union that gravely affects every facet of ones’

The Role of a Conveyancer in Zimbabwe

In our last article, we looked at the requirements of acquiring immovable property in Zimbabwe. In this article, we look at the central role played by a conveyancer in the process of acquiring immovable property in Zimbabwe. Below is an overview of what a conveyancer does.   Conveyancer Definition A conveyancer is a practicing legal