Muvingi and Mugadza Legal Practitioners

01/10/2026

Death and taxes may be certain, but understanding the costs of administering a deceased estate shouldn’t be complicated.
Our latest legal insight explores the key costs involved in administering a deceased estate in Zimbabwe and what executors and beneficiaries need to know.

https://www.mmmlawfirm.co.zw/death-and-taxes-what-you-need-to-know-about-the-cost-of-administering-a-deceased-estate-in-zimbabwe/

Death does not bring an end to a person's financial and tax affairs. When a person dies, his or her estate must ordinarily be registered and administered in

22/09/2026

Environmental compliance in Zimbabwe is moving from a periodic approval model to a continuous, lifelong duty of care. In terms of the recently gazetted Environmental Management Amendment Bill, 2026, the Environmental Management Agency (EMA) is set to receive expanded statutory enforcement tools, ranging from civil penalties to non-prosecution agreements.
But what does this mean for project developers, investors, and local authorities on the ground?
Our latest article breaks down the key provisions of the Bill, covering everything from the expansion of Environmental Social Impact Assessment requirements (now including solar, wind, and telecommunications) to corporate liability and the professionalisation of environmental services.
How is your organization preparing for these proposed regulatory shifts?
Read the key highlights and practical implications in our full analysis below:

https://www.mmmlawfirm.co.zw/zimbabwes-environmental-law-reform-what-the-2026-amendment-bill-means-for-developers-industry-and-environmental-compliance/

The Environmental Management Amendment Bill, 2026 (H.B. 5 of 2026) proposes a significant recalibration of Zimbabwe’s environmental regulatory framework.

12/09/2026

Bridging Law & Insurance Practice ⚖️

This past Friday Senior Partner, Nobert Phiri facilitated a training session hosted by the Insurance Institute of Zimbabwe, exploring the Legal Aspects of Insurance Practice in Zimbabwe.

The session brought together representatives from various organisations across the insurance industry, strengthening legal knowledge and promoting sound, compliant insurance practice across the industry.

29/08/2026

A week of connection, collaboration and meaningful engagement. ⛳🤝
From hitting the greens at the Old Mutual Golf Day to engaging with industry stakeholders at the ZINWA AGM, it was a productive week of building relationships and staying connected with our business community.

26/08/2026

A significant legal development as Zimbabwe embraces electric mobility.

The promulgation of the Electricity (Electric Vehicle Charging Station Safety)Regulations, 2026 (Statutory Instrument 130 of 2026 introduced a regulatory framework for the installation, operation and safety of EV charging stations.

The Regulations introduce important compliance requirements for importers,retailers, installers and operators, covering technical standards, electrical safety, periodic inspections, conformity assessment and compatibility with the national grid.

As electric vehicle adoption continues to grow, understanding and complying with these requirements will be critical to ensure a safe, reliable and sustainable EV charging ecosystem in Zimbabwe.

In this article, Samkeliso Mangena unpacks the key provisions of the Regulations and their implications for stakeholders in Zimbabwe’s evolving electric mobility sector.

As Zimbabwe moves toward embracing electric mobility, the Minister of Energy and Power development after Consultation with the Zimbabwe Energy Regulatory

21/08/2026

Out and about at the NOIC Golf Tournament ⛳🏌️‍♂️ A great day of networking, connection and good times on the course!

19/08/2026

Our practice continues to engage, listen and participate in the conversations shaping Africa’s evolving insurance and reinsurance market.

This week, those conversations continue at the OESAI Annual Conference 2026 in Maputo, Mozambique, bringing together industry leaders and professionals from across the continent.

The African insurance and reinsurance landscape is changing rapidly. Emerging risks from climate change and cyber exposure to artificial intelligence, infrastructure development, regulatory change and increasingly complex cross-border transactions are creating both new challenges and new opportunities for the industry.

As the market evolves, so too must the legal, regulatory and dispute-resolution frameworks that support it. Our continued engagement across the African market allows us to better understand these emerging risks, exchange perspectives with industry participants and strengthen the relationships necessary to provide relevant and commercially responsive legal solutions.

18/08/2026

Zimbabwe has taken a significant step towards promoting participation and investment in the energy sector.

On 31 July 2026, the Electricity (Licensing) Amendment Regulations, 2026 were promulgated, amending the Electricity (Licensing) Regulations, 2008.

Some of the key changes introduced include the reduction of licence application fees, removal of fees for commercial generation projects up to 10MW, exemption of renewable energy projects below 10MW from licence fees, and the introduction of a distinction between commercial grid-connected and non-grid-connected power plants.

In our latest article, we discuss these changes in detail and explore what they mean for investors, developers and other stakeholders in Zimbabwe’s energy sector.

https://www.mmmlawfirm.co.zw/driving-investment-in-zimbabwes-energy-sector-key-reforms-under-the-electricity-licensing-amendment-regulations-2026/

On the 31st of July 2026, the Minister of Energy and Power Development promulgated the Electricity (Licensing) Amendment Regulations, 2026, published as

12/08/2026

The promulgation of Zimbabwe's Energy Management Regulations raises the question, is your facility ready for the new mandatory energy management regime?
In terms of S. I. 122 of 2026, designated facilities with an installed capacity of 100+ kVA or maximum demand users, now face strict statutory mandates, including compulsory energy policies, mandatory investment plans, and a requirement to achieve at least 50% of recommended energy savings.
Chishuvo's article on Energy Efficiency and Business Compliance briefly examines what every business owner, utility operator, and energy practitioner needs to know to navigate S.I. 122 of 2026.
https://www.mmmlawfirm.co.zw/energy-efficiency-and-business-compliance-a-guide-to-the-electricity-energy-management-regulations-s-i-122-26/

INTRODUCTIONOn 31 July 2026, the Government of Zimbabwe gazetted the Electricity (Energy Management) Regulations, 2026 (Statutory Instrument 122 of 2026). The

11/08/2026

Understanding The New Legal Framework Governing the Production of Medicinal Cannabis in Zimbabwe: A Practical Guide to Statutory Instrument 108 of 2026.
Zimbabwe has introduced significant reforms to the regulation of medicinal cannabis through Statutory Instrument 108 of 2026. In this article, our Associate Samuel Makwarimba examines the key amendments, their legal implications, and what they mean for farmers, investors, and other stakeholders.

INTRODUCTIONZimbabwe has taken another significant step in regulating the medicinal cannabis industry through the promulgation of the Dangerous Drugs