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The Introduction of the Statutory Merger in the Companies & Other Business Entities Act (Chapter 24:31) Introduction   The statutory merger, generally, is a simple, straightforward and effective procedure through which two or more companies may merge by agreement, with the approval of the prescribed majority of their shareholders, and without the need for any …

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The rights of minority shareholders The principle of majority rule established in the landmark precedent Foss v Harbottle (1843) 2 Hare 461, 67 ER 189 dictated for decades that a decision made by the majority shareholders was binding on the minority. However, this principle has been invalidated by the new Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31] (the …

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Change of Name in Zimbabwe The foremost marker of an individual’s identity is his/her name. This is how he/she is known both in the personal as well as public sphere. Therefore, when one wishes to alter a part of his/her identity or add on to it like in case of marriage, a change of name …

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Data Privacy and Data Protection What is Data Protection?   Data protection is the practice of safeguarding data from loss, corruption, or compromise. Data protection includes factors such as data integrity, data privacy, protection from errors and corruption and guidance on the use of data by individuals and businesses. The concept of data protection applies …

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