Fact Sheet

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A growing reference of legal commentary, case observations, downloadable resources and public notices, written by our practitioners, free for anyone to use.

Case Feed

Significant cases
and legal commentary

Notable Zimbabwean decisions our practitioners follow, judgments we believe have meaningful implications for property, family and constitutional matters.

2015Constitutional Court
Constitutional Law

Mudzuru & Anor v Minister of Justice

Mudzuru & Anor v Minister of Justice, Legal & Parliamentary Affairs & Ors CCZ 12/15

The landmark Constitutional Court ruling that declared child marriage unconstitutional in Zimbabwe. The Court set 18 as the minimum age for any form of marriage, civil, customary or religious, regardless of parental consent.

Outcome / SignificanceSection 22(1) of the Marriage Act and Section 78 of the Customary Marriages Act were struck down. The minimum marriage age was set at 18.
2020Supreme Court
Family Law

Mhondiwa v Mhondiwa

Mhondiwa v Mhondiwa SC 32/20

A significant matrimonial property case clarifying how the indirect contributions of a non-earning spouse, including homemaking and child-rearing, are valued in the division of matrimonial assets on divorce.

Outcome / SignificanceThe Court affirmed that indirect contributions are valued equally to financial contributions in equitable distribution under the Matrimonial Causes Act.
2022High Court
Estate Law

Estate Late Chidziva

Estate Late Chidziva v Chidziva & Ors HH 142-22

A widow inheritance dispute that reinforced the protections offered to surviving spouses under the Deceased Estates Succession Act, particularly where customary norms and statutory law come into tension.

Outcome / SignificanceThe surviving spouse's rights under the Act were upheld over competing customary claims by extended family.
Note on case commentary: Case summaries are provided for general legal interest and do not constitute legal advice. Reliance on any case requires consultation with a qualified practitioner.
Articles

Practical guides
from our practice

Plain-language articles written by our attorneys, covering the legal topics our clients most often need to understand.

Legal Disclaimer: The articles in this Fact Sheet are provided for general information only and do not constitute legal advice. Every situation is different. Contact Nyama Law Chambers directly for advice specific to your circumstances.
Publications

Downloadable
resources

Fact sheets, fees schedules, terms of business and informational leaflets, all available as PDFs.

Residential Conveyancing Fees 2026

PDF · 86 KB · Updated Jan 2026
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Key Stages & Timescales for Conveyancing

PDF · 124 KB · Fact Sheet
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Buying a Property in Joint Names

PDF · 72 KB · Fact Sheet
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Terms of Business, Non-Contentious

PDF · 156 KB · Updated 2025
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Terms of Business, Family Department

PDF · 142 KB · Updated 2025
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Collaborative Law Leaflet

PDF · 98 KB · Information
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Witnessing & Certifying Documents

PDF · 64 KB · Fact Sheet
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Partnership Agreements: Points to Consider

PDF · 110 KB · Fact Sheet
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Note on downloadable documents: Publications are provided for general guidance. Specific quotations for your matter will always be issued separately.
Notices

Public notices
and announcements

Office hours, holiday closures, regulatory changes, and announcements of pro bono clinics and community initiatives.

Office Hours, Easter Period

Our offices will be closed on 18 April 2026 (Good Friday) and 21 April 2026 (Easter Monday). We resume normal hours on 22 April 2026.

15 January 2026

Holiday Closure, Christmas Period

Offices closed from 23 December 2025 to 2 January 2026. Urgent property matters: please contact our duty conveyancer on the WhatsApp line.

02 December 2025

Notice to Property Clients, New ZIMRA Stamp Duty Rates

Effective 1 November 2025, stamp duty rates on property transfers have been revised. Please request a current cost estimate for any transaction lodged after this date.

05 October 2025

Pro Bono Clinic, Child Rights & Women's Inheritance

First Saturday of every month, 09:00–13:00. Free initial consultations for qualifying cases. Booking required.

15 August 2025

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