Legal Talk with Tapiwa

05/05/2026

01/05/2026

Happy workers’ Day

20/04/2026

Good news for businesses:

S.I. 76 of 2026 gives you until 20 April 2028 to re-register your company or business entity, extending the previous 20 April 2026 deadline. To avoid penalties, Get in touch and we will help you handle your re-registration.

18/04/2026

15/04/2026

19/03/2026

IMPORTANCE OF DUE DILIGENCE WHEN BUYING A PROPERTY

03/03/2026

Zimbabwe's government has gazetted the revised compliance fees for all local authorities, aiming to boost business growth and investment. The changes include slashed parking rates, abolished levies, and streamlined licensing procedures. For instance, parking fees are now capped at $0.50 per hour, and liquor license application fees have been reduced from $1,080 to $20. The government is also consolidating multiple permits into a single business license and removing unnecessary fees .

The reforms target 12 key sectors, including agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing, with the goal of reducing bureaucratic hurdles and costs. The move is expected to enhance competitiveness, attract investment, and promote economic growth, aligning with Zimbabwe's Vision 2030

09/02/2026

UNDERSTANDING ARBITRATION IN ZIMBABWE: A Guide

Arbitration is a form of alternative dispute resolution where parties agree to let a neutral third party (the arbitrator) make a binding decision. In Zimbabwe, arbitration is governed by the Arbitration Act [Chapter 7:15]

Key Aspects

Consent- Parties must agree to arbitration, usually through a contract.

Neutrality- Arbitrators are impartial and independent.

Binding decision- The arbitrator's award is final and enforceable in court.

Confidentiality- Arbitration proceedings are typically private.

28/01/2026

24/01/2026

The following people are able to register a deceased person's estate in Zimbabwe:

1. The surviving spouse is typically in charge of registering the estate if the deceased was married.
2. The next of kin, such as parents or children, may register the estate in the event that there is no surviving spouse.
3. The designated executor may register the estate if the deceased had a will.
4. The person in charge of the deceased's property has the authority to register the estate in the absence of a spouse or next of kin.

Usually, the registration procedure entails:

a. Notifying the Magistrate's Court or Master of the High Court
b. Handing in the required documents which includes the will (if any) and death certificate
c. Being present at an edict meeting to choose an executor

The estate will be administered according to the Administration of Estates Act [Chapter 6:01] and the Deceased Estates Succession Act [Chapter 6:02]