Alec Muza Reappointed to INTA International Amicus Committee
Alec Muza has been reappointed to the International Trademark Association (INTA) International Amicus Committee for the 2020-2021 term.
The Meaning and Impact of the Consumer Protection Bill
Consumers often face imbalances in economic terms, educational levels and bargaining power and bearing in mind that consumers should have the right of access to non-hazardous products, as well as the right to promote just, equitable and sustainable economic and social development. The phenomenal growth of consumerism worldwide has led to many jurisdictions improving their […]
Zimbabwe Abolishes Multi-Currency System
On 24 June 2019, after a 10 year hiatus, the Zimbabwean dollar was reintroduced as sole legal tender in Zimbabwe.
New Appointments
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MawereSibanda is a Member of the Chambers Ranked Nextlaw Referral Network
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Alec Muza Elected Zimbabwe Institute of Patent and Trademarks Agents President
Alec Muza, head of our Intellectual Property practice area, was elected President of the Zimbabwe Institute of Patent and Trademarks Agents at the annual general meeting which took place on 27 February 2019. Alec Muza has 12 years’ experience advising companies on brand protection strategies, trademark and patent filings and prosecutions, copyright, licensing, sale and purchase […]
Will Zimbabwe Abolish Indigenization Laws?
Zimbabwe is set to remove laws limiting foreign investment in the mining industry.
MS celebrates World IP Day
IP lawyers from MawereSibanda attended this year’s event which was hosted by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) at the ARIPO headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe.
ZIMRA accepting tax amnesty applications
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is accepting applications for tax amnesty. The tax amnesty was introduced in terms of the Finance Act, No. 1 of 2018 and applications may be submitted by qualifying person up to the 30th June 2018.
Major amendments to indigenisation laws
Zimbabwe has introduced amendments to its indigenisation legislation which has altered previous minimum shareholding requirements for businesses operating in reserved sectors.