LOCAL GOVERNEMNT / MUNICIPAL LAW

Dual Citizenship in Zimbabwe

In Zimbabwe dual citizenship is prohibited to some extent although under our new constitution, a citizen by birth (or descent) should never lose his or her citizenship, except possibly if he or she formally renounces it and only then if he or she is not left stateless

LOCAL GOVERNEMNT / MUNICIPAL LAW

Losing Zimbabwean Citizenship

Section 39 (2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act of 2013 (‘the Constitution) provides for cases where citizenship by birth can be revoked.

LOCAL GOVERNEMNT / MUNICIPAL LAW

Legal Requirements for A Work Permit in Zimbabwe

The key legislation for the hiring of foreign staff in Zimbabwe is the Immigration Act [Chapter 4:02] as read with the Immigration Regulations 1998 (Statutory Instrument 195/1998).

LOCAL GOVERNEMNT / MUNICIPAL LAW

Challenging An Immigration Notice to Leave Zimbabwe

Section 8 of the Immigration Act [Chapter 4:02] (‘the Act’) provides for prohibited persons who must not enter Zimbabwe. Prohibited persons may be instructed to leave Zimbabwe.

DEBT COLLECTION

Navigating School Levy Collection in Zimbabwe. Legalities, Procedures, and Best Practices.

This article explains how School Development Associations (SDAs) in Zimbabwe can legally recover unpaid school levies through court proceedings.

CONVEYANCING (PROPERTY TRANSFER)

Enforcement of a Foreign Judgment in Zimbabwe.

The article covers the enforcement of foreign judgments in Zimbabwe under the Civil Matters (Mutual Assistance) Act. Only final money judgments can be enforced if they meet specific criteria, like proper jurisdiction and compliance with public policy. Grounds for refusal include lack of jurisdiction or fraud.