ARBITRATION

Chambers and Partners Global Practice Guide’s International Arbitration – Zimbabwe Chapter

This article highlights Kanokanga & Partners’ contribution to the Zimbabwe chapter of the Chambers and Partners International Arbitration Global Practice Guide 2026, covering key aspects of arbitration law and practice in Zimbabwe.

LABOUR LAW

Is National Employment Code of Conduct in Zimbabwe Applicable in all circumstances

An essential overview of the National Employment Code of Conduct (the Model Code) in Zimbabwe. This article unpacks its legal framework under the Labour Act and highlights key Supreme Court rulings to explain exactly when employers can invoke the National Code versus a registered workplace code of conduct.

CONVEYANCING (PROPERTY TRANSFER)

Selling Your Immovable Property in Zimbabwe Whilst in the Diaspora

A practical guide for property owners living abroad on how to legally sell real estate in Zimbabwe from the diaspora. Learn how to execute a Special Power of Attorney (SPOA), engage registered conveyancers, calculate transfer fees, and repatriate sale proceeds through the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.

LABOUR LAW

Understanding Annual Bonuses in Zimbabwe

A quick guide to the legality of annual bonuses in Zimbabwe. Discover whether a year-end bonus is a mandatory obligation or a discretionary gift under the Labour Act, and learn exactly when employment contracts, company policies, or Collective Bargaining Agreements (CBAs) make them legally binding.

LOCAL GOVERNMENT / MUNICIPAL LAW

Application procedure

This article explains how to apply for a permit to conduct worship in an open space in Zimbabwe, including the prescribed application process, fees, and the local authority’s discretion to approve or refuse the permit.

COMMERCIAL & CORPORATE LAW

Can a Power of Attorney be signed electronically in Zimbabwe?

This article explains the signing requirements for General and Special Powers of Attorney in Zimbabwe, including the need for a wet-ink signature, identification details and certification by a Notary Public. It also clarifies that electronic signatures are not currently permitted for Powers of Attorney.