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Introduction In the Zimbabwean legal landscape, the boundary between civilian life and law enforcement is bridged by a little-known but potent statutory obligation: The duty to assist a police officer. While modern policing often emphasizes professional boundaries, Section 39 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07] (CPEA) preserves a traditional “posse comitatus” power, […]

What happens to the matrimonial home when death interrupts a marriage? For many, the answer seems obvious; the surviving spouse remains protected and inherits. Yet, under Zimbabwean law, that expectation can either be firmly upheld or completely undone, depending on one critical factor, whether the deceased left a valid will. This tension between protection and

Introduction The growth of informal lending practices, commonly referred to as chimbazo, has raised important legal concerns within the framework of the Moneylending and Rates of Interest Act [Chapter 14:14]. Although such lending provides quick access to funds, it often operates outside the protections and requirements of the law, exposing borrowers to potential exploitation. 1.Legal

1.Introduction Urban land governance in Zimbabwe is increasingly defined by a structural tension between formally regulated planning systems and informal or semi-formal occupation of municipal land. This tension is particularly acute in rapidly urbanising areas where economic pressure, informal commerce and local governance discretion intersect with rigid statutory planning frameworks. The legal question that repeatedly

Introduction Informal employment has become the defining structural feature of Zimbabwe’s contemporary economy, shaping labour relations, legal protections and social welfare outcomes. While the de jure (by law, as written) statutory framework  cantered on the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] as amended by the Labour Amendment Act No. 11 of 2023 and underpinned by the Constitution of Zimbabwe

1. Introduction The interface between mental health and criminal justice in Zimbabwe is principally governed by the Mental Health Act [Chapter 15:12], which establishes a structured framework for the identification, treatment and disposition of mentally disordered persons who come into contact with the criminal justice system. Mental health and psychiatry in Zimbabwe are institutionally embedded

1.Introduction The Supreme Court judgment in Parks and Wildlife Management Authority and Another v Suscaden Investments (Private) Limited and Others represents a defining moment in Zimbabwean public law. Although arising from the context of tourism and wildlife management, its significance extends to the broader governance of public land, the enforceability of property rights and the

In line with the New Republic’s mantra “ease of doing business” the Government through the Ministry of Transport has gazette new fees which are much lower than the previous gazetted fees. The revised fees were published through Statutory Instrument 10 of 2026 by the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development. According to the Statutory Instrument

Zimbabwe has recently enacted the Carbon Trading (General) Regulations, 2025, published as Statutory Instrument 48 of 2025. This landmark legislation, promulgated under the authority of section 140(2)(c) of the Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27], establishes a robust and comprehensive framework for regulating carbon trading within the nation. It underscores Zimbabwe’s steadfast commitment to global climate