Phillips LAW

04/09/2026

A disciplinary hearing is not just an HR exercise ⚖️

The process matters, and getting it wrong can expose an employer to labour disputes.

Here's a quick look at key legal considerations employers should keep in mind when handling disciplinary proceedings.

19/08/2026

What do the new rent regulations mean for landlords and tenants?

With the introduction of SI 131 of 2026, Zimbabwe’s rental laws have undergone important changes, and we have highlighted the key points you need to know and what they mean for landlords, tenants and property developers.

18/08/2026

A great day on the course for a great cause! ⛳

We were delighted to take part in the PROWEB Annual Golf Day 2026, joining fellow professionals and business leaders for a day of networking, camaraderie and giving back.

Thank you to PROWEB for bringing everyone together for an initiative that goes beyond the game, with proceeds supporting women from disadvantaged backgrounds.

We were proud to support such a meaningful initiative and look forward to being part of it again next year.

18/08/2026

Join us at the Zimbabwe Property Expo & Conferences 2026, taking place from 19–21 August at the Celebration Centre, Harare, where our Managing Partner, Shamiso Mangwengwende, will be one of the speakers.

Shamiso Mangwengwende will be sharing practical insights with industry professionals, investors, and prospective buyers on investment protection and on navigating the legal considerations every property buyer and investor should understand.

We look forward to an engaging and insightful conversation on the opportunities, challenges and legal considerations shaping Zimbabwe’s property sector.

We hope to see you there.

14/08/2026

Zimbabwean exporters can now access the Chinese market on a duty-free basis under the China–Zimbabwe Zero-Tariff Early Harvest Arrangements Programme, which took effect on 1 May 2026.

The arrangement covers eligible agricultural products, minerals and value-added manufactured goods, providing preferential market access for qualifying Zimbabwean exports.

The programme strengthens trade opportunities between Zimbabwe and China while supporting the competitiveness of Zimbabwean products in the Chinese market.

Businesses looking to benefit should take note of the covered products and the applicable eligibility and rules-of-origin requirements.

29/07/2026

Join us at the A.W.I.R.E. Luncheon on 1 August 2026, where our Managing Partner, Shamiso Mangwengwende, will be speaking on the legal aspects of property ownership and real estate investment, as well as facilitating an engaging panel discussion under the theme "Keys in Her Hands."

27/07/2026

Important Facts About Deceased Estates

21/06/2026

19/06/2026

Before You Build the Business, Build the Agreement

Most shareholder disputes don’t start with disagreements about the governance of a company.

They start with seemingly small issues that are ignored:
• Verbal agreements that are not reduced to writing.
• Important decisions repeatedly reaching a deadlock.
• Shareholders being excluded from decision-making.
• Lack of management and financial transparency.
• Different expectations about the future of the business.

By the time lawyers become involved, the relationship may have deteriorated significantly.

The businesses that avoid costly shareholder disputes are usually those that establish clear governance structures and documented agreements before problems arise.

20/03/2026

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Meekness Masukume, a Legal Associate at Phillips Law specialising in estate planning, family law, and commercial law. Her work sits at the intersection of personal legacy and business strategy, guiding clients on matters that shape both their private lives and financial futures.

She provides forward-looking estate planning to safeguard wealth and ensure seamless intergenerational transfer, while navigating family law matters with firmness, discretion, and practical insight.

Her approach delivers legal solutions that are not only technically sound, but also thoughtfully tailored to real-world needs.