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The Declaration of Rights Under the Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013: Scope and Limitations
An examination of the Declaration of Rights in Chapter 4 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013, its justiciability, the limitations clause under section 86, and the Constitutional Court's emerging jurisprudence on fundamental rights.
Unfair Dismissal Under the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01]: The Procedural and Substantive Requirements
A comprehensive analysis of the law of unfair dismissal in Zimbabwe, examining the procedural and substantive requirements under the Labour Act, the role of the National Employment Councils, and the jurisdiction of the Labour Court.
Bail Applications in the Zimbabwe High Court: The Section 117 Framework
A practitioner's guide to bail applications in the Zimbabwe High Court, covering the section 117 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act framework, the factors considered by courts, and strategic approaches in serious criminal matters.
Divorce Under the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13]: Grounds, Property Division, and Maintenance
A comprehensive guide to divorce proceedings under the Matrimonial Causes Act of Zimbabwe, covering the grounds for divorce, the division of matrimonial property, maintenance orders, and the position of customary law marriages.
Freedom of Expression and Media Freedom Under the 2013 Constitution: Challenges and Opportunities
An analysis of the constitutional protection of freedom of expression and media freedom under sections 61 and 62 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe 2013, examining the AIPPA framework, recent court decisions, and the path toward genuine media freedom.
ZIMRA Tax Assessments and the Objection and Appeal Process: A Practitioner's Guide
A practical guide to challenging ZIMRA tax assessments through the objection and appeal process under the Revenue Authority Act and the Income Tax Act, covering the grounds of objection, the time limits, and the appeal to the Fiscal Appeal Court.
The Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Act: Opportunities and Protections for Foreign Investors
An analysis of the Zimbabwe Investment and Development Agency Act [Chapter 14:37] and its implications for foreign investment, covering the investment framework, investor protections, dispute resolution, and the Special Economic Zones regime.
Drafting Pleadings in the Zimbabwe High Court: A Guide for Junior Practitioners
A practical introduction to the rules governing pleadings in the Zimbabwe High Court, covering the requirements for a summons, declaration, plea, and the approach of the courts to defective pleadings.