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Regulation

Risk and compliance law in Zimbabwe

The laws and regulators that shape how organisations manage risk, protect data and report to authorities. Use this as a starting point, then confirm the current text with a qualified adviser.

Company and corporate governance

  • Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31]Company formation, directors' duties and company records.
  • Public Entities Corporate Governance ActGovernance standards for state-owned and public entities.

Financial crime and anti-money laundering

  • Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act [Chapter 9:24]Customer due diligence, suspicious transaction reporting and record keeping.
  • Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) ActFraud, corruption and computer-related offences.

Data protection and cyber security

  • Cyber and Data Protection Act [Chapter 12:07]Lawful processing of personal data, consent, security safeguards and registration with the data protection authority. See our DPO services.

Financial services and insurance

  • Banking ActLicensing and prudential rules for banks, overseen by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe.
  • Insurance ActInsurer and intermediary licensing, supervised by the Insurance and Pensions Commission.
  • Securities and Exchange ActCapital markets and securities dealing, regulated by the Securities and Exchange Commission.

Tax, employment and pensions

  • Income Tax ActTax registration, PAYE and returns, administered by ZIMRA.
  • Labour ActEmployment contracts, working conditions and dismissal.
  • National Social Security Authority (NSSA) requirementsPension and social security contributions for employees.

Higher education and accreditation

  • Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education (ZIMCHE)Accredits degrees and diplomas. Until accredited, CRCI offers professional certificates and short programmes.

Recognised frameworks we teach

International standards such as ISO 31000 (risk management), ISO 37301 (compliance management) and ISO/IEC 27001 (information security). They apply alongside Zimbabwean law.

Before publishing: confirm each Act's current revised edition and citation, and add any sector-specific rules. Chapter numbers are shown only where verified.