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MawereSibanda advised Zimplow Holdings Limited in its acquisition of the entire issued share capital of Scanlink (Private) Limited, Tredcor Zimbabwe (Private) Limited, Birmingham Investments (Private) Limited, and Stand 30001 Dagenham Road, Willowvale Township, Harare.
MawereSibanda was the legal advisor in ZimRe Holdings Limited’s (ZHL) acquisition of 38,224,928 Fidelity Life Assurance of Zimbabwe Limited shares and ZHL’s acquisition of all the ordinary shares in ZimRe Property Investments Limited. Prior to the transaction, ZHL held 20.57% shareholding in Fidelity Life Assurance Zimbabwe. The acquisition of shares in Fidelity Life Assurance, which […]
The period within which all companies and private business corporations must re-register in terms of the new Companies and Other Business Entities Act has now been extended to 13th February 2023. Under the new the Companies Act, all companies and private business corporations were supposed to re-register by 13th February 2021 failing which they would […]
Brief facts of the case Emma Kundishora (the Appellant) was employed by Zimbabwe Red Cross Society (the Respondent) as the Secretary General. The Appellant was suspended from her employment pending investigation into and assessment of her performance. She chose to resign from the organisation. In acknowledging the resignation, the acting president of the organisation set […]
The Zimbabwe Investment Development Agency Act [Chapter 14:37] (hereinafter Z.I.D.A Act) became law on 7 February 2020. It heralds a new legal regime whose intention is to restore investor confidence in Zimbabwe. The Z.I.D.A Act repealed the Zimbabwe Investment Authority Act [Chapter 14:30] (Z.I.A), Special Economic Zones Act [Chapter 14:34] and Joint Ventures Act [Chapter […]
Hush – hush! – It is a trade secret. Business in the modern world has become cutthroat and to remain competitive and to meet the ever evolving customer demands, businesses are being forced to innovate and improve their product offerings and services. The said innovation is driven by information which if it lands in the […]
Zimbabwe generally levies income tax on companies and individuals under the Income Tax Act [Chapter 23:06] in respect of income earned from sources within or deemed to be within Zimbabwe. A Capital Gains tax is also levied on gains made on sales or disposals of specified assets from a source within Zimbabwe. The Income Tax […]
With effect from 15 August 2020, brand owners can use the Banjul system to protect their marks in Mozambique and ten other countries by filing one application and paying one set of fees. On 15 May 2020, Mozambique deposited its instrument of accession to the Banjul Protocol on Marks with the Director General of ARIPO, […]
Following the announcement of the further extension of the national lockdown to the 17th May 2020, The Minister of Health published the Public Health (COVID – 19 Prevention, Containment and Treatment) (National Lockdown) (Amendment) Order, 2020 (No. 5) (Statutory Instrument 99 of 2020). This order must be read alongside the guidelines set by the Ministry […]
On 29th April 2020, the President of Zimbabwe issued the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) (Deferral of Rent and Mortgage Payments During National Lockdown) Regulations, 2020[1] on account that the national lockdown had put many people on forced leave from employment and therefore the people were unable to pay for their rentals and mortgage payment for […]
Practice Direction 1 of 2020 – An intervention to control court processes in light of COVID 19 What happens to pending matters before the Courts? The COVID 19 has resulted in serious disruptions to court matters. Pursuant to the decree of a National Lock Down by the President, the judiciary through the Chief Justice issued […]
Can an employee unilaterally absent himself/herself from work? An employee cannot unilaterally absent himself/herself from work. The Employee has to get prior approval from the employer or apply for a leave of absence in terms of the relevant code of conduct. In fact, if an employee absents himself/herself for more than 5 days without leave […]
News of COVID19 shocked the world when on New Years’ Eve it was reported that the virus had been detected in a region in China. Since then, it has spread to over 93 countries. Lockdowns and other restrictive impacts which arose as a result of COVID 19 no doubt can have a dilatory effect on […]
Dear Valued Client, As the global concern around the current COVID-19 outbreak grows, we at MawereSibanda are taking the pandemic very seriously. In light of this, we are doing our best to keep everyone healthy and safe by taking precautionary measures to safe guard the health of both our employees and clients. As such our […]
The Zimbabwe legislature has gazetted the Consumer Protection Act [Chapter 14:14], No. 5/2019 which seeks to offer more protection to consumers of goods and services in the market place and to eliminate unethical suppliers and improper business practices. This note highlights some of the noteworthy features of the Act. We point out sections of the […]
Position: Office orderly Position Overview The main purpose of the position is to ensure cleanliness of offices and timely delivery of all office supplies to recipients. The office orderly shall also perform a variety of support office duties that may be required. Responsibilities: Assist with the preparation of work areas and documents / folders for […]
A note on the practical implications of the Supreme Court Ruling in Zambezi Gas Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v N. R Barber (Private) Limited and Another SC 3/20 Background On 20 January 2020, Chief Justice Malaba delivered judgment in the matter of Zambezi Gas Zimbabwe (Private) Limited v N. R Barber (Private) Limited and Another SC […]
Position: Legal Clerk – Companies and Estates Position Overview We are looking for a Legal Clerk to join our Companies and Estates team in February 2020. Responsibilities This role will include but is not limited to: Filing documents and making follow ups at the Companies and Deeds Registries Filing documents and making follow ups at […]
MawereSibanda Commercial Lawyers are pleased to announce the following appointments effective 1st January 2020. Partners Godknows Nyangwa Kelvin T. Madzedze Associate Partners Abigail Mbuyisa Ntokozo Siziba Associates For more information on our expertise, please visit our profile.
Alec Muza has been reappointed to the International Trademark Association (INTA) International Amicus Committee for the 2020-2021 term.
Consumers often face imbalances in economic terms, educational levels and bargaining power and bearing in mind that consumers should have the right of access to non-hazardous products, as well as the right to promote just, equitable and sustainable economic and social development. The phenomenal growth of consumerism worldwide has led to many jurisdictions improving their […]
On 24 June 2019, after a 10 year hiatus, the Zimbabwean dollar was reintroduced as sole legal tender in Zimbabwe.
The Partners of MawereSibanda Commercial Lawyers notify you that Sharon Bwanya will be leaving the firm on the 31st December 2019. Pending the date of her departure she will be attending a secondment programme in the UK. Sharon has been with the firm since graduating from law school in 2007 and made partner in 2014. […]
As part of our continuous commitment to customer care, anti-money laundering and cyber security, MawereSibanda has made the following appointments: MawereSibanda is a full service commercial law firm headquartered in Harare, Zimbabwe with regional presence in Gaborone, Botswana. For more information on our expertise, visit our page.
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Alec Muza, head of our Intellectual Property practice area, was elected President of the Zimbabwe Institute of Patent and Trademarks Agents at the annual general meeting which took place on 27 February 2019. Alec Muza has 12 years’ experience advising companies on brand protection strategies, trademark and patent filings and prosecutions, copyright, licensing, sale and purchase […]
Zimbabwe is set to remove laws limiting foreign investment in the mining industry.
Recent changes to Zimbabwe’s Deeds Registries Act (“the Act”) through the Deeds Registries Amendment Act, 2017.
Zimbabwe’s new Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act {Chapter 22:23} (the Public Procurement Act) came into effect on 1 January 2018. The new Act repealed the Procurement Act {Chapter 22:14}.
In Zimbabwe, Plant Breeders’ Rights are governed by the Plant Breeders’ Rights Act and the Plant Breeders’ Rights Regulations, 1998 (Statutory Instrument 113 of 1998).
Advice for foreigners investing in Zimbabwe.
IP lawyers from MawereSibanda attended this year’s event which was hosted by the African Regional Intellectual Property Organisation (ARIPO) at the ARIPO headquarters in Harare, Zimbabwe.
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) is accepting applications for tax amnesty. The tax amnesty was introduced in terms of the Finance Act, No. 1 of 2018 and applications may be submitted by qualifying person up to the 30th June 2018.
Zimbabwe has introduced amendments to its indigenisation legislation which has altered previous minimum shareholding requirements for businesses operating in reserved sectors.
According to Chambers and Partners commentary, MawereSibanda “is acknowledged for its strength in litigation as well as its activity in the areas of banking and finance, telecommunications, real estate and infrastructure.”
We highlight yet another aspect in that Labour Amendment Act, 2015 which employers in Zimbabwe need to be wary of.
Bitcoin is booming but is it legal? Download this month’s free MS infographic.
The next annual annual conference, IBA 2018, shall take place in Rome, Italy.
Zimbabwe’s Deeds Registries Amendment Act came into force on 23 June 2017. It provides for the establishment of an electronic filing system and registry. Get your FREE 1-page download of our 5 Fast Facts About E-Registry when you sign up for our monthly bulletin.
The World Intellectual Property Organisation (WIPO) organised a patent drafting course for African patent agents with the assistance of the Japan Patent Office. The course was held at ARIPO and officially opened on 4 September 2017.
Competition is defined as the effort of two or more companies acting independently to secure the business of a customer by offering the most favourable price or terms. In essence, competition is about out-smarting your opponent to win over the customer.
The Special Economic Zones Act [Chapter 14:34] (the SEZ Act) was enacted on the 1st November 2016 as part of the Zimbabwean government’s efforts encourage investment in specifically designated areas.
On the 26th June 2017, the International Trademark Association (INTA) CEO, Mr Etienne Sanz de Acedo visited Harare, Zimbabwe.
Here are five steps you should consider taking before making a trademark application in Zimbabwe.
A step-by-step guide to registering a trademark in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe published the Madrid Protocol Regulations on the 13th March 2017. Here are some commonly asked questions regarding the Madrid System in Zimbabwe.
A trade mark must be capable of distinguishing the goods or services in relation to which the mark is used or proposed to be used, from the same kind of goods or services connected in the course of trade with any other person.
All new foreign investments in Zimbabwe require an Investment License issued by the Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA).
On the 31st of October 2016 the President of Zimbabwe passed the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Amendment of Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act and Issue of Bond Notes) Regulations, Statutory Instrument 133 of 2016 (SI 133 of 2016). The purpose of the legislation was to provide a legal framework for the introduction of the much […]
In Zimbabwe, copyright exists without registration provided that the right exists within the provisions of the Copyright and Neighboring Rights Act [Chapter 26:05] (the Act). Once it is established that the work concerned falls within the parameters of copyright protection, the copyright owner does not need to take a further step. Works which are eligible […]
