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We are proud to announce that our Managing Partner and Founder, Ms. Fungai Marufu has been officially nominated for the:🌍 Emerging Brands in Africa Awards (EBA Awards 2026)Category: Excellence in Legal Practice & Property LawThis prestigious nomination recognises outstanding leadership, professional excellence, and sustained impact in the legal sector across Africa.Fungai Marufu’s nomination reflects:⚖️ Exceptional…

September and October mark significant milestones for our firm. In October 2017, Marufu Misi Law Chambers Kwekwe opened its doors to the first clients. Half a decade ago, Marufu Misi Law Chambers Harare followed — extending our reach and reinforcing our commitment to providing exceptional legal services. As we commemorate 8 years of the Head…

We are delighted to share that our Managing Director has been nominated to serve as a panelist for the Zimbabwe Women in Business Forum and Awards (Midlands Edition). This recognition is a testament to her outstanding leadership, dedication, and contribution to empowering women in business across Zimbabwe. Congratulations, Boss — we are proud to celebrate…

We are proud to announce that our Founder and Managing Partner, Fungai Marufu, has been featured in the Zimbabwe Legal Eagles: Women in Law Connect, under Awards, Nominations and Recognition! This recognition comes in honour of the numerous awards and accolades she has accumulated over the years — a testament to her dedication, excellence, and…

Farmer–Miner Disputes in Zimbabwe: A Legal PerspectiveIntroductionIn Zimbabwe, disputes frequently arise between farmers who hold surface landrights and miners who hold sub-surface mineral rights. Farmers derive their rightsprimarily through valid offer letters issued by the Ministry of Lands, Agriculture,Fisheries, Water and Rural Development, while mineral rights are governedunder the Mines and Minerals Act [Chapter 21:05]….

Authored by Mellandah Thayne Muzah and Tendai Shingaidzo “Refugees didn’t just escape a place. They had to escape a thousand memories until they’d putenough time and distance between them and their misery to wake to a better day.” NadiaHashimi IntroductionIn Zimbabwe, as elsewhere, the legal status of individuals who cross borders mattergreatly. While migration can…

Marufu Misi Law Chambers has partnered with For Youth By Youth (a local NGO) in the campaign against gender based violence during the 16 days of activism against GBV. Campaigns will be held at Dapi Grounds, Hopley, Harare on 6 December 2024 (Friday) and Budiriro Community Hall on 7 December 2024 (Saturday). Time 09:00hrs to…

Author: Promise Njagu Introduction When a person dies without having prepared a will or having left a will, they are said to have died intestate. This means that the division of his/her property is determined by the law (statutory law and common law). The people (heirs) who stand to benefit from the estate of a…