Key issues to look out for in divorce Are you contemplating divorce or already going through divorce proceedings? If so, we know how tough it can be and we understand it is an emotional process, so mistakes are bound to happen. To assist you we have identified key issues that you must be aware of during …
The Consumer Protection Act Introduction This article discusses the Consumer Protection Act, 2019 (Chapter 14:44). It answers some of the most commonly asked questions on the Consumer Protection Act. These include the rights of consumers, their enforcement and defenses. What Is The Consumer Protection Act? The Consumer Protection Act, 2019 Chapter 14:44 …
What to look out for when purchasing real estate property If you’re in the process of buying a commercial or residential property, and whether the property is for personal use or you intend to be the landlord, you need to take the necessary precautions to safeguard yourself from becoming a victim of real estate fraud. …
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The Introduction of the Statutory Merger in the Companies & Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31) Introduction The statutory merger, generally, is a simple, straightforward and effective procedure through which two or more companies may merge by agreement, with the approval of the prescribed majority of their shareholders, and without the need for any …
The rights of minority shareholders The principle of majority rule established in the landmark precedent Foss v Harbottle (1843) 2 Hare 461, 67 ER 189 dictated for decades that a decision made by the majority shareholders was binding on the minority. However, this principle has been invalidated by the new Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31] (the …
Change of Name in Zimbabwe The foremost marker of an individual’s identity is his/her name. This is how he/she is known both in the personal as well as public sphere. Therefore, when one wishes to alter a part of his/her identity or add on to it like in case of marriage, a change of name …
Restraint of Trade and Unlawful Competition The Constitution of Zimbabwe provides for the right of every citizen to choose their trade, occupation or profession freely. However, this right maybe restrained through restraint of trade covenants. These are enforceable/valid and every restraint of trade agreement signed by an employee is assumed to be lawful and the onus …
Data Privacy and Data Protection What is Data Protection? Data protection is the practice of safeguarding data from loss, corruption, or compromise. Data protection includes factors such as data integrity, data privacy, protection from errors and corruption and guidance on the use of data by individuals and businesses. The concept of data protection applies …
Trust vs Wills (Estate Planning) Trust Vs Wills A will is a legal declaration by which a person, names another person to manage their estate and declares how their assets will be distributed once they pass on. While a family trust by definition is an estate planning tool. It provides a method of managing the assets …
The rights of an accused or suspect The constitution of Zimbabwe provides that a person accused or suspect of a crime has the right to be presumed innocent until proved guilty.[1] Whether he committed that offence or not is a matter to be determined by a court, and until that happens the presumption of innocence operates …
