Bond Notes: What the Legal Experts Are Saying
On the 31st of October 2016 the President of Zimbabwe passed the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Amendment of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act and Issue of Bond Notes) Regulations, Statutory Instrument 133 of 2016 (SI 133 of 2016). The purpose of the legislation was to provide a legal framework for the introduction of the much […]
7 Essential Elements of an Employment Code of Conduct
A code of conduct which does not comply with the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] leaves an employer exposed to a claim for review on the ground of illegality.
11 Ways To Use Syndicated Loans To Your Advantage
Syndicated loans are increasingly becoming a prominent feature in today’s loan market landscape due to their numerous advantages to both the banks and the corporates.
Transfer pricing in Zimbabwe: The Basics
Transfer pricing is a tax which has implications for businesses who share employment services amongst their various entities.
Can you copyright your brilliant business idea?
Intellectual property is a complex area of law and also one of the most misunderstood. In Zimbabwe, our sources of copyright law are the Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act [Chapter 26:05] and various court decisions where the meaning, nature and scope of copyright are defined. At a recent IP event held in Harare, Zimbabwe, the following scenario was […]
INTA Africa Conference 2016!
The biggest IP event in Africa this year.
How Zimbabwe is paving the way for foreign investment in transport infrastructure
Existing Zimbabwean legislation currently does not provide, in clear and certain terms, the extent to which private players may participate in the provision, maintenance and management of transport infrastructure.
Chambers Global 2016 ranks Tatenda Mawere as leading lawyer
Founding partner, Tatenda Mawere is a ranked lawyer in Chambers Global 2016. He has been recognized as a leader lawyer in Zimbabwe under the General Business Law category.
Arbitration in Africa: A Review of Key Jurisdictions
Rapid growth in commercial transactions in Africa has increased the need for alternatives to litigation – this the gap that arbitration fills, providing an effective and enforceable method of dispute resolution while saving businesses time and money. Arbitration in Africa: A Review of Key Jurisdictions is an exploration of the processes and issues surrounding arbitration in […]