Picture this: Baba passes away on a Tuesday morning. By Friday, four different relatives are already at the gate, each armed with their own “version” of the will. One waves a handwritten note, another uncle insists “he promised me the house”, while the children from the first marriage are demanding answers. Meanwhile ,his hospital bills […]
UNDERSTANDING ESTATE ADMINISTRATION IN ZIMBABWE Read More »
The architecture of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Zimbabwe is undergoing a marked structural evolution. Historically, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) were conceived through an industrial lens, anchored in large-scale manufacturing plants, agricultural estates and extractive operations. However, the commercial realities of 2026 demand a more agile, service-oriented legal infrastructure. Building on the Zimbabwe Investment and
THE NATURE OF TRUSTS IN ZIMBABWE Read More »
The architecture of foreign direct investment (FDI) in Zimbabwe is undergoing a marked structural evolution. Historically, Special Economic Zones (SEZs) were conceived through an industrial lens, anchored in large-scale manufacturing plants, agricultural estates and extractive operations. However, the commercial realities of 2026 demand a more agile, service-oriented legal infrastructure. Building on the Zimbabwe Investment and
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
Due Diligence: Protecting Diaspora Wealth at Home Read More »
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
Mental Disorder and Criminal Responsibility under the Zimbabwean Mental Health Act Read More »
