Zimbabwe Women in Business Forum and Awards

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…

By Promise Njagu and Tendai Shingaidzo IntroductionProtecting the most vulnerable members of society is a cornerstone of any just and compassionate legal system. In a significant step towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of children and young persons, the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Act, 2024 was recently enacted. This landmark…

by Tendai Shingaidzo BACKGROUNDDeath is a topic many of us avoid thinking about, let alone planning for. Yet, preparing for the inevitable can be a powerful way to take control of our legacy and ensure the well-being of our loved ones. Despite this, many people view creating a will as a morbid task, a grim…

Title DeedAbsolute proof of ownership of land and buildings (immovable property) is through theTitle Deed. Title Deeds are also known as Certificates of Registered Title or Deeds ofTransfer. It is a legal document that identifies the lawful owner of immovable property. ATitle Deed should have the following basic characteristics:i. Deed number (as assigned by the…

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…