Commercial and Corporate Law

COVID-19 and Contractual Obligations

The COVID-19 pandemic has had for reaching effects. It has changed the world. Social life, travel tourism, trade and commerce have all been disrupted. The performance of some contracts have been delayed whilst some..

Family Law

DNA Paternity Tests in Zimbabwe

Paternity is the legal determination of which man is the father of a particular child. The determination of fatherhood is necessary primarily for two reasons, namely the status of legitimacy or illegitimacy and the maintenance of the child concerned..

Commercial and Corporate Law

What is Foreign Direct Investments?

Foreign direct investment is a long-term relationship aimed at obtaining a lasting interest and control by a resident entity of one economy (foreign direct investor or parent company) in an enterprise that is resident in another economy (direct investment enterprises).

Family Law

How the Courts assess adultery damages in Zimbabwe

There is no basic formula to measure damages, especially adultery damages. The measure of something so personal, so close to someone’s social and economic status, reputation and honour, cannot be measured like ‘market-place commodities.

Family Law

What is a mortgage bond in Zimbabwe?

Whether one is thinking of building or buying a property, it is common to apply for a Mortgage bond in Zimbabwe Mortgage bond in Zimbabwe is an economic reality that most citizens who acquire immovable property..

Landlord & Tenant

Payment of Rent & Mortgage Payments in Zimbabwe

Appreciating the effects which the Covid-19 pandemic has had on people’s abilities to meet their rent and mortgage obligations, the Zimbabwean government on the 29th April 2020 promulgated the Presidential powers..