Insights

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With statutory instruments evolving, new judicial precedents being set, and regional sector dynamics shifting overnight, staying compliant and competitive requires constant vigilance.

You should not be navigating these complex legal changes on your own.

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Cryptocurrencies and Central Banks: Is Zimbabwe Ready for a Digital Currency Future?

Cryptocurrencies and Central Banks: Is Zimbabwe Ready for a Digital Currency Future?

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May 24, 2026
Zimbabwe’s Green Revolution 2026: How Climate-Smart Farming, Tobacco Innovation, and Agritech Are Reshaping Agriculture

Zimbabwe’s Green Revolution 2026: How Climate-Smart Farming, Tobacco Innovation, and Agritech Are Reshaping Agriculture

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May 24, 2026
Unpacking the changes made to the 2023 Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial designs and Banjul Protocol on marks.

Unpacking the changes made to the 2023 Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial designs and Banjul Protocol on marks.

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May 5, 2026
Changes to expect if the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2022 becomes law

Changes to expect if the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2022 becomes law

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May 5, 2026
The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

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May 5, 2026
World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day

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May 5, 2026
The Procedure For The Licensing Of Data Controllers And The Appointment Of Data Protection Officers in Terms Of S.I 155 Of 2024 (A Step by Step Guide) [1]

The Procedure For The Licensing Of Data Controllers And The Appointment Of Data Protection Officers in Terms Of S.I 155 Of 2024 (A Step by Step Guide) [1]

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May 5, 2026
The MawereSibanda Team guides FLAM to list the Eagle REIT on the VFEX.

The MawereSibanda Team guides FLAM to list the Eagle REIT on the VFEX.

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May 23, 2025
The procedure for the licensing of data controllers and the appointment of data protection officers in terms of S.I 155 OF 2024 (a step by step guide)[1]

The procedure for the licensing of data controllers and the appointment of data protection officers in terms of S.I 155 OF 2024 (a step by step guide)[1]

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October 23, 2024
Insights into provisions in the COBE Act on the enforceability of drag along and tag along rights for shareholders in Zimbabwe

Insights into provisions in the COBE Act on the enforceability of drag along and tag along rights for shareholders in Zimbabwe

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June 17, 2022
Mergers and Acquisitions: Safeguarding the rights of buyers even after the conclusion of an acquisition.

Mergers and Acquisitions: Safeguarding the rights of buyers even after the conclusion of an acquisition.

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March 25, 2022
How to choose a company name

How to choose a company name

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October 26, 2021
Legal due diligence in private equity transactions

Legal due diligence in private equity transactions

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October 4, 2021
Back To Basics: Cabs & Ors V Penelope Douglas Stone & Anor: Case No. SC 15/21

Back To Basics: Cabs & Ors V Penelope Douglas Stone & Anor: Case No. SC 15/21

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March 31, 2021
MawereSibanda advises ZimRe on acquisition of control block of Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe Limited and entire shareholding of ZPI

MawereSibanda advises ZimRe on acquisition of control block of Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe Limited and entire shareholding of ZPI

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January 12, 2021
New Year, New Law: An Analysis of the Consumer Protection Act

New Year, New Law: An Analysis of the Consumer Protection Act

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March 16, 2020
M&A activity hots up in Africa as investors bet on growth

M&A activity hots up in Africa as investors bet on growth

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April 27, 2015
Private equity in Africa

Private equity in Africa

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April 27, 2015
Cryptocurrencies and Central Banks: Is Zimbabwe Ready for a Digital Currency Future?

Cryptocurrencies and Central Banks: Is Zimbabwe Ready for a Digital Currency Future?

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May 24, 2026
The MawereSibanda Team guides FLAM to list the Eagle REIT on the VFEX.

The MawereSibanda Team guides FLAM to list the Eagle REIT on the VFEX.

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May 23, 2025
“Govcoins” – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the potential impact on Central Banks and Domestic Banks.

“Govcoins” – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the potential impact on Central Banks and Domestic Banks.

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June 17, 2022
A Look into the Proposed Changes in the Insurance Bill, 2021

A Look into the Proposed Changes in the Insurance Bill, 2021

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September 22, 2021
What an investor needs to know about trading on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)

What an investor needs to know about trading on the Victoria Falls Stock Exchange (VFEX)

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August 26, 2021
Zimbabwe Abolishes Multi-Currency System

Zimbabwe Abolishes Multi-Currency System

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June 28, 2019
MS celebrates World IP Day

MS celebrates World IP Day

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April 26, 2018
Bond Notes: What the Legal Experts Are Saying

Bond Notes: What the Legal Experts Are Saying

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November 1, 2016
11 Ways To Use Syndicated Loans To Your Advantage

11 Ways To Use Syndicated Loans To Your Advantage

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September 21, 2016
What You Need to Know about the Deferral of Rental Mortgage During Lockdown

What You Need to Know about the Deferral of Rental Mortgage During Lockdown

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May 4, 2020
New Rules Governing the Registration of Trusts in Zimbabwe

New Rules Governing the Registration of Trusts in Zimbabwe

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October 31, 2018
Deeds Registry to Introduce New E-filing System

Deeds Registry to Introduce New E-filing System

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September 15, 2017
Changes to expect if the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2022 becomes law

Changes to expect if the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2022 becomes law

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May 5, 2026
Changes to expect if the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2022 becomes law

Changes to expect if the Mines and Minerals Amendment Bill of 2022 becomes law

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April 19, 2023
Assessing the concept of Special Economic Zones – 5 years down the line

Assessing the concept of Special Economic Zones – 5 years down the line

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August 26, 2021
Zimbabwe: Proposed Tax Incentives for Investors in Special Economic Zones

Zimbabwe: Proposed Tax Incentives for Investors in Special Economic Zones

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August 4, 2017
How Zimbabwe is paving the way for foreign investment in transport infrastructure

How Zimbabwe is paving the way for foreign investment in transport infrastructure

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July 31, 2016
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Capital spending on infrastructure too slow to spur growth

Capital spending on infrastructure too slow to spur growth

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April 27, 2015
Business interruption insurance and the COVID-19 pandemic

Business interruption insurance and the COVID-19 pandemic

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March 25, 2022
3 Things You Need to Know Before Suing a Deceased Estate

3 Things You Need to Know Before Suing a Deceased Estate

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August 18, 2021
Supreme Court sets limits of Turquand Rule with regards to former employees who are aware of the internal processes

Supreme Court sets limits of Turquand Rule with regards to former employees who are aware of the internal processes

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September 14, 2020
A brief look into how COVID-19 will affect court operations in Zimbabwe

A brief look into how COVID-19 will affect court operations in Zimbabwe

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April 8, 2020
COVID-19: can a party invoke force majeure clauses to escape a contract?

COVID-19: can a party invoke force majeure clauses to escape a contract?

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March 26, 2020
Is the “One-to-One” case a storm in a tea cup?

Is the “One-to-One” case a storm in a tea cup?

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January 30, 2020
Labour Law: What constitutes a valid resignation?

Labour Law: What constitutes a valid resignation?

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December 27, 2014
No Fault Termination – The Zimbabwean Story

No Fault Termination – The Zimbabwean Story

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November 27, 2014
Scrambling for Africa – International Business and Future Practice of Law on the Continent

Scrambling for Africa – International Business and Future Practice of Law on the Continent

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October 27, 2014
Zimbabwe’s Green Revolution 2026: How Climate-Smart Farming, Tobacco Innovation, and Agritech Are Reshaping Agriculture

Zimbabwe’s Green Revolution 2026: How Climate-Smart Farming, Tobacco Innovation, and Agritech Are Reshaping Agriculture

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May 24, 2026
Unpacking the changes made to the 2023 Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial designs and Banjul Protocol on marks.

Unpacking the changes made to the 2023 Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial designs and Banjul Protocol on marks.

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May 5, 2026
The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

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May 5, 2026
World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day

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May 5, 2026
The Procedure For The Licensing Of Data Controllers And The Appointment Of Data Protection Officers in Terms Of S.I 155 Of 2024 (A Step by Step Guide) [1]

The Procedure For The Licensing Of Data Controllers And The Appointment Of Data Protection Officers in Terms Of S.I 155 Of 2024 (A Step by Step Guide) [1]

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May 5, 2026
The procedure for the licensing of data controllers and the appointment of data protection officers in terms of S.I 155 OF 2024 (a step by step guide)[1]

The procedure for the licensing of data controllers and the appointment of data protection officers in terms of S.I 155 OF 2024 (a step by step guide)[1]

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October 23, 2024
World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day

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April 26, 2024
The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

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March 11, 2024
A commentary on the changes brought about by Amendment Act No 11 of 2023

A commentary on the changes brought about by Amendment Act No 11 of 2023

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August 10, 2023
What employers should expect with the changes in Zimbabwean labour laws with the advent of 2022

What employers should expect with the changes in Zimbabwean labour laws with the advent of 2022

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December 1, 2021
“No jab, no job” – Can an employer force employees to get vaccinated?

“No jab, no job” – Can an employer force employees to get vaccinated?

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August 5, 2021
Aspects of termination of employment for incapacity – some insights

Aspects of termination of employment for incapacity – some insights

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August 5, 2021
Labour: Minimum wages gazetted in first quarter of 2021

Labour: Minimum wages gazetted in first quarter of 2021

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March 31, 2021
10 FAQs about COVID-19 & Employment Law in Zimbabwe

10 FAQs about COVID-19 & Employment Law in Zimbabwe

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April 8, 2020
Employers Beware: Regulations Governing Employees on Probation & Fixed-Term Contracts

Employers Beware: Regulations Governing Employees on Probation & Fixed-Term Contracts

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February 9, 2018
7 Essential Elements of an Employment Code of Conduct

7 Essential Elements of an Employment Code of Conduct

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September 28, 2016
Unpacking the changes made to the 2023 Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial designs and Banjul Protocol on marks.

Unpacking the changes made to the 2023 Harare Protocol on Patents and Industrial designs and Banjul Protocol on marks.

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May 5, 2026
The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

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May 5, 2026
World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day

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May 5, 2026
The Procedure For The Licensing Of Data Controllers And The Appointment Of Data Protection Officers in Terms Of S.I 155 Of 2024 (A Step by Step Guide) [1]

The Procedure For The Licensing Of Data Controllers And The Appointment Of Data Protection Officers in Terms Of S.I 155 Of 2024 (A Step by Step Guide) [1]

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May 5, 2026
World Intellectual Property Day

World Intellectual Property Day

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April 26, 2024
The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

The impact of the African Continental Free Trade Area on Intellectual Property rights

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March 11, 2024
“Govcoins” – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the potential impact on Central Banks and Domestic Banks.

“Govcoins” – Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and the potential impact on Central Banks and Domestic Banks.

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June 17, 2022
You can now designate The Gambia in an ARIPO application

You can now designate The Gambia in an ARIPO application

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August 11, 2021
How trade secrets can bring value to your business

How trade secrets can bring value to your business

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August 24, 2020