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By Promise Njagu and Tendai Shingaidzo IntroductionProtecting the most vulnerable members of society is a cornerstone of any just and compassionate legal system. In a significant step towards safeguarding the rights and well-being of children and young persons, the Criminal Laws Amendment (Protection of Children and Young Persons) Act, 2024 was recently enacted. This landmark…

by Tendai Shingaidzo BACKGROUNDDeath is a topic many of us avoid thinking about, let alone planning for. Yet, preparing for the inevitable can be a powerful way to take control of our legacy and ensure the well-being of our loved ones. Despite this, many people view creating a will as a morbid task, a grim…

Title DeedAbsolute proof of ownership of land and buildings (immovable property) is through theTitle Deed. Title Deeds are also known as Certificates of Registered Title or Deeds ofTransfer. It is a legal document that identifies the lawful owner of immovable property. ATitle Deed should have the following basic characteristics:i. Deed number (as assigned by the…

INTRODUCTION Trusts are a cornerstone of estate planning, offering a flexible and secure way to manage and distribute assets. By creating a trust, individuals can ensure their wealth is protected, their privacy is maintained, and their legacy is preserved. Trusts provide a legal framework for asset management, tax planning, and beneficiary distribution, making them an…

Often times people find a will being insufficient for planning for the way in which their assets are to benefit their families after their deaths. They also find it difficult to keep record of their assets or grow their wealth. A family trust is a vehicle that people may use to plan for their present…

A Protection Order is a form of Peace Order, save that it applies in a circumscribed manner. It only applies where abuse or domestic violence has been or is being committed or is threatened by a person who is close or was once close to a victim. For this protection to devolve upon the victim,…

In layman terms and with regards to prescription vis a vis debt, prescription refers to the extinguishing of a debt due to the passage of time. The Prescription Act (chapter 8:11) requires one to raise prescription in pleadings or papers of record generally. When one is arguing prescription they should recognize that it begins to…