Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has enormous potential given its generous endowment of natural resources, existing stock of public infrastructure, and comparatively skilled human resources.

Zimbabwe's Economy

Despite the headwinds, Zimbabwe's economy is projected to grow by 4.2% in 2019 and 4.4% in 2020.

Experience

  • We dvised major clients with regard to compliance and mineral issues on mines in Zambia, Zimbabwe, Niger, Mozambique, Chad and the DRC.
  • We represented Signet Mining Services in its negotiations with Coal of Africa and other parties in Zimbabwe for the acquisition of coal exploitation rights in that country.
  • We advised CCMP Asia on the acquisition of Waco, a company with interests in South Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Namibia and Zimbabwe, at that time being South Africa's largest ever private equity transaction (value R5,4 billion).
  • CDH advised Old Mutual regarding indigenisation of its Zimbabwean operations.
  • Our team advised Coca-Cola on 'localising' their HR policies and employment contracts in Zambia, Zimbabwe and Angola.