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Zimbabwe publishes draft guidelines on horizontal agreements

The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) has recently published Guidelines on Horizontal Agreements 2021 (Guidelines) which provide general guidance on the implementation of the Zimbabwean Competition Act, Chapter 14:28 (Zimbabwean Competition Act) as it relates to horizontal agreements. Although not yet in force, and pending the approval of the Board of Commissioners, broadly, the Guidelines seek to clarify the CTC’s approach in assessing horizontal agreements which by object or effect restrict competition. The CTC noted the “need for transparency and predictability” as the basis for publishing the Guidelines.

13 May 2021 1 min read Competition Law Alert Article

At a glance

  • The Competition and Tariff Commission (CTC) in Zimbabwe has published Guidelines on Horizontal Agreements 2021 to provide guidance on the implementation of the Zimbabwean Competition Act in relation to horizontal agreements.
  • The Guidelines aim to clarify the CTC's approach in assessing horizontal agreements that restrict competition, emphasizing the importance of transparency and predictability.
  • The Guidelines highlight key considerations and developments related to horizontal agreements, providing insights into the CTC's approach to evaluating such agreements.

The Guidelines highlights certain key considerations and developments, which are briefly discussed below.

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