Africa/Zimbabwe
‘Giant of the profession’ – IBA mourns death of former president Sternford Moyo
Revered Zimbabwean lawyer – the first African IBA president – has died aged 68
Dentons combines with Zimbabwean elite firm
Firms' combination with MawereSibanda aims to position both firms to meet client needs in Africa and around the globe.
Blockchain consortium expands to Africa with Miranda Alliance
The Miranda Alliance has announced that it has joined the Global Legal Blockchain Consortium (GLBC) as its first African organization.
ICC commission targets arbitration growth in Africa
The ICC International Court of Arbitration (ICC) is to launch an Africa Commission to co-ordinate its growth and activity in Africa.
New study highlights critical role of corporate governance in Africa
Corporate governance improvements are linked to value creation in Africa, according to 2018 Africa Sustainability Study.
Norton Rose agrees alliances in Uganda and Zimbabwe
Norton Rose Fulbright has entered into a strategic alliance with firms in East Africa and Zimbabwe.
A third of Zimbabwe lawyers under investigation by Law Soc
Nearly 400 lawyers out of a total of 1,240 licensed by the Law Society of Zimbabwe are being investigated by their professional body for alleged acts of fraud or corruption relating to the last year.
Zimbabwe state ordered to return funds taken from law firm trust account
Money taken from a law firm's client trust account by the country's National Social Security Authority has been ordered to be returned by the High Court.
Eversheds expands to half of Africa
The expansion of Eversheds to another ten more firms in Africa means it has coverage in 31 countries, well over half of the countries in the continent.
Mugabe lawyers chase opposition leader for costs
Morgan Tsvangiriai, leader of the Movement for Democratic Change in Zimbabwe, faces an attachment of his personal property over a legal bill relating to President Robert Mugabe.
Zimbabwean farmers secure landmark ruling
A trio of Zimbabwean farmers have completed a stunning court victory after fighting for land that was seized in President Robert Mugabe's land reforms.
Mtetwa trial postponed
The trial of Zimbabwean human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa has been postponed until next month after yesterday's attempts to hold the trial failed after hours of delays and power cuts.
Zimbabwe releases human rights lawyer
A high-profile human rights lawyer has today been released on bail by Zimbabwe's top court following a week-long scandal which has turned the spotlight back on President Robert Mugabe's security forces.
Mtetwa's lawyers launch High Court appeal
Lawyers representing jailed Zimbabwean human rights defender Beatrice Mtetwa lodged an application at the High Court yesterday in the latest bid for her release.
Law Society calls for release of Zimbabwean human rights lawyer
The representative body of lawyers in England and Wales has called for the immediate release of high-profile human rights lawyer Beatrice Mtetwa, who was previously the president of the Zimbabwe Law Society.
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