Corporate Rescue Proceedings Initiated by Shareholders 

Introduction  After my article of Thursday 19 May 2022 titled “Application for corporate rescue proceedings by employees” I got many inquiries. I was requested to explain when shareholders can cause

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Effect Of Corporate Rescue Proceedings on Shareholders, Directors 

Introduction  As explained in my previous articles corporate rescue in Zimbabwe is known by other terms such as business rescue or in the past as judicial management. The proceedings are

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Protecting Interests of Minority Shareholders 

Introduction  Many times I have been asked by desperate clients to intervene when their rights as minority shareholders are at threat. This article seeks to explain some of the remedies

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Key Shareholder Documents in a Company 

This article explains important company documents namely shareholders’ agreement, Articles of Association, Sale of shares agreement, Return of Allotment (CR11, formerly CR2), share transfer document, share certificate and register of

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Shareholders And Directors in a Company 

This articles seeks to explain a seemingly simple area which however is not understood by many people. With respect, many people tend to confuse the role and rights of directors

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Length Of Notice for Calling Shareholder Meetings. 

Types of shareholder meetings  Members, commonly known as shareholders, of a company meet through what are called general meetings. During such meetings the directors report to the shareholders and resolutions

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Protection Of Minority Shareholders 

Minority shareholders may be prejudiced by majority shareholders due to lack of voice. The Companies and Other Entities Act (Chapter 24:31), (“the Act”), provides for the protection of minority shareholders

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How To Resolve Shareholder Disputes 

Origins of shareholder disputes  Disputes by co-shareholders in a business or partners in a partnership or joint venture are common. Differences by shareholders, if not resolved on time, may degenerate

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