UZ Moot Society

UZ Moot Society MISSION: to provide a platform and opportunity in which members develop effective oral and writing skills.

Such skills include comprehensive writing skills such as legal drafting, preparing heads of arguments and strong oral advocacy.

We are proud to announce that the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Law will be competing in the Semifinal 2 of the Gree...
29/04/2026

We are proud to announce that the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Law will be competing in the Semifinal 2 of the Green Law Global Initiative (GLGI) International Moot Court Competition 2026 🌍⚖️

Our team will go head-to-head with the Herbert Chitepo School of Law in a high-stakes round focused on climate justice and environmental governance issues that shape our future as a nation and continent.

🗓 Date: Saturday, 2 May 2026
⏰ Time: 17:30hrs (EAT)
📍 Venue: Virtual Courtroom

This is more than just a moot — it is a platform where legal minds advocate for sustainability, accountability, and justice in the face of climate challenges.

We invite all students, alumni, and supporters to join us and show your support as we take this important step on the international stage.

🔗 Watch live via the public link on the flyer

https://tinyurl.com/2026GLGIPubliclink

Law. Justice. Sustainability. Our Future. Our Responsibility.

🔥 History made. Barriers broken. Africa represented.The University of Zimbabwe of Moot Society is beyond proud to celeb...
02/04/2026

🔥 History made. Barriers broken. Africa represented.

The University of Zimbabwe of Moot Society is beyond proud to celebrate an unforgettable performance at the 33rd Willem C. Vis International Commercial Arbitration Moot hosted in Vienna Austria 🇦🇹.

This was the second time the society took part in this prestigious competition and also being the only law school representing Zimbabwe 🇿🇼

The team consisted of Ms Rudo Marere and Tanaka Gota who competed, conquered, and inspired.

Out of 384+ universities and over a thousand mooters from across the globe:
🌍 They were one of only two African teams to reach the Round of 64
🌍 And the only African team to advance to the Round of 32

This is more than an achievem,ent it’s a statement.

With remarkable intellectual rigor, eloquence, and resilience, they stood shoulder to shoulder with the world’s best, earning admiration and praise from the international arbitration community.

💡 And the impact doesn’t end there their performance has secured for the University the prestigious Gary Born Commentary on International Commercial Arbitration (Triad Copy Series), a globally respected resource that will benefit generations of mooters to come.

Through every challenge, they rose. Through every round, they delivered. This is what excellence looks like.

👏 Guided by exceptional mentorship:
• Blessing Tavonga Mandima
• Advocate Regina Mabwe

Today we celebrate not just a team, but a legacy in the making.

🇿🇼 To UZ to Africa to many more wins ahead.

Excellence and continuous growth are the hallmarks of true leadership 👏⭐️Warmest congratulations to our Patron, Advocate...
25/03/2026

Excellence and continuous growth are the hallmarks of true leadership 👏⭐️

Warmest congratulations to our Patron, Advocate Taz Musarurwa, on graduating with a Master’s in Public Procurement Law, Policy & Regulation from Stellenbosch University 🎓

This outstanding achievement reflects his unwavering dedication to the legal profession and his commitment to continuous learning and excellence. His guidance, mentorship, and support have played a pivotal role in shaping aspiring advocates and strengthening legal minds within the UZ Moot Society.

We are truly grateful for his continued investment in the next generation of legal practitioners. This milestone is not only a personal achievement, but an inspiration to all of us.

Wishing you continued success and impact in the legal field, Advocate. Congratulations once again!

06/03/2026

The University of Zimbabwe Moot Society recently hosted its Internal Moot competition inspired by the prestigious John H. Jackson Moot Court Competition, bringing together aspiring freshman mooters to engage with international trade law and simulate proceedings before a WTO panel.

Participants demonstrated impressive legal research, written advocacy, and oral argument skills while tackling complex issues in international economic law.

A huge thank you to everyone who made this initiative a success and to the future advocates who continue to raise the standard of mooting at UZ.

Silver in Nairobi! 🥈 University of Zimbabwe Shines at EAPM 2026We are thrilled to announce that the University of Zimbab...
22/02/2026

Silver in Nairobi! 🥈 University of Zimbabwe Shines at EAPM 2026

We are thrilled to announce that the University of Zimbabwe Moot Team consisting of Tanaka Gota,Rudo Marere recently returned from Nairobi, Kenya, after a stellar performance at the East African Practice Moot (EAPM) 2026.

Out of 19 universities from across the continent, UZ stood proud as the sole representative from Zimbabwe. After a grueling series of rounds against nearly 45 of Africa’s brightest legal minds, our team secured an outstanding 2nd Place Finish overall!

The Journey to the Finals:
• ✅ Preliminary Rounds: Remained undefeated.
• ✅ Semi-Finals: Prevailed over Cavendish University Zambia.
• ✅ The Grand Final: A hard-fought battle against the University of Cape Town, finishing as Runners-Up.

A special congratulations to Rudo Marere, who was named Second Runner-Up for Best Oralist a testament to the individual talent within our team. 🏆

Beyond the competition, the team engaged in intensive training with global experts like Stefan Kröll and networked with top-tier firms including Karim Anjarwalla,ALN Kenya | Anjarwalla & Khanna.

Thank You to our Mentors:
None of this would be possible without the tireless guidance of Coach Blessing Tavonga Mandima , Edgar Nyanhanda, Theresa Chimusimbe , Nigus Sintayehu Geletu , Bettina Okinyi, and Advocate Regina Mabwe . Our gratitude also goes to the UZ Moot Society and Advocate Taz Musarurwa for the unwavering support.

Special thanks to Africa in the Moot (AITM), Strathmore University , Jones Day , and White & Case LLP for hosting such a transformative event. 🇿🇼🇰🇪

Happy Holidays from the UZ Moot Society! ✨As we wrap up the year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to eve...
24/12/2025

Happy Holidays from the UZ Moot Society! ✨

As we wrap up the year, we would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who made this season impactful and memorable. Thank you to our coaches, patrons, judges, mentors, partners, and stakeholders for your continued guidance, support, and belief in our mooters.

To our students and members, thank you for your dedication, resilience, and passion for the law you are the heartbeat of this society.

As we head into the festive season, we wish you all a safe, restful, and joyful holiday. May you return refreshed, inspired, and ready for even greater milestones in the year ahead.

🌟 Happy Holidays and best wishes for the New Year! 🌟

🏆TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL MOOT COURT 2025 CHAMPIONS🏆On Wednesday, December 10th, the University of Zimbabwe t...
12/12/2025

🏆TRANSPARENCY INTERNATIONAL NATIONAL MOOT COURT 2025 CHAMPIONS🏆

On Wednesday, December 10th, the University of Zimbabwe team of Lauren Mkahanana, Hazel Mashayahanya, Tanaka Gota, and Ropafadzo Magocha clinched the first place position in the 2025 Transparency International Zimbabwe annual Moot court competition.

The competition took place at the High Court of Bulawayo. The competition consisted of four other law schools Great Zimbabwe University, Zimbabwe Ezekiel Guti University, and Midlands State University.

The all female team advanced to the competition's final stage and won first prize. The runners-up were Great Zimbabwe University, and we would like to congratulate them on their outstanding accomplishment.

This win is one for the ages, considering that it is the first time the University of Zimbabwe has won the competition since the inception of the moot!Not only did the students take the winning trophy, but Miss Hazel Mashayahanya scooped the best speaker award!

This win demonstrates the dedication and esteem of the University Moot Society as a whole. The ladies thoroughly enjoyed the experience and are looking forward to the next opportunity to demonstrate their skills.

Special thanks go to Advocate Taz Musarurwa, who coached and motivated the team to victory. Methembe Mthimkhulu, a fellow law student and experienced mooter, and Mr Claudio Faro a moot society alumni who assisted the Moot Society in selecting the contending team, were extremely helpful during our preparations.

A special thanks to the Moot Society and its board member for their smooth collaboration in allowing our participation. This victory serves as a testament to the University of Zimbabwe Moot Society's future success in the 2026 calendar year.

29/11/2025

🎓📍Nurturing the Next Generation of Advocates

We are delighted to announce the successful conclusion of our TIZ Internal Moot Competition! This competition is a core part of our mission to nurture young legal minds, engaging students in rigorous, persuasive oral arguments that build essential advocacy skills. The level of preparation and ex*****on by our students was truly exceptional.

A key component of this success is the invaluable mentorship provided by our judiciary. We extend our deepest gratitude to our seasoned Patron, Advocate T.G. Musarurwa, for gracing the bench. We were also honored to welcome back distinguished alumni: former Chairperson Ms. Pamela Zengeni and Mr. Nathaniel Manjoro.

Their diverse expertise and commitment ensured a high-calibre bench that both challenged and inspired our participants, securing the continuity of excellence within the Zimbabwean legal fraternity.

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⭐️🇿🇼UZ MOOT SOCIETY SHINES AT THE REGIONAL ICRC MOOT COURT COMPETITIONFrom the 2nd to the 7th of November 2025, the Univ...
10/11/2025

⭐️🇿🇼UZ MOOT SOCIETY SHINES AT THE REGIONAL ICRC MOOT COURT COMPETITION

From the 2nd to the 7th of November 2025, the University of Zimbabwe International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Team had the honour of representing Zimbabwe at the All Africa International Humanitarian Law Moot Court Competition held in Nairobi, Kenya, after emerging as national champions. The competition was hosted by the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and brought together some of the most talented law students from across the continent.

The UZ team, consisting of Miriam Moyo, Theresa Chimusimbe and Kudzai Konje, participated in the preliminary rounds, which featured role play sessions aimed at testing participants’ understanding and application of international humanitarian law in realistic contexts. Through dedication, teamwork, and preparation, the team advanced from the preliminary rounds to the semi-finals, and ultimately to the final round, where they competed against the host team, Kenya.

Although we did not emerge as overall winners, we are proud to celebrate that we were first runner up’s of the competition and Miriam Moyo, who was awarded Best Overall Speaker of the Competition which is a remarkable achievement that reflects both her skill and the strength of the University of Zimbabwe’s moot culture.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to our coaches: Thabo
Magwaliba, Munyaradzi Musarurwa, Nyasha Bhuza, Rutendo Gukwa, Isheanesu Chikaka, and Melusi Majojo, whose dedication, mentorship, and commitment carried us through the national rounds and guided us all the way to the continental stage. We also sincerely thank Adv. Musarurwa and Adv. Mabwe for their continued support, and the University of Zimbabwe Faculty of Law for making this opportunity possible.

We are grateful to the Raoul Wallenberg lnstitute of Human Rights and Humanitarian Law and Swedish Embassy for the support that made this success possible.From the preliminarily stages in Zimbabwe to the final rounds in Nairobi.It is a true testament to their dedication in nurturing the next generation of great legal minds.

This journey has been one of growth, learning, and inspiration. We return home grateful, motivated, and more determined than ever to continue raising the University of Zimbabwe flag high.

Introducing teammate number four Miriam Moyo.
09/11/2025

Introducing teammate number four Miriam Moyo.

Introducing teammate number three Tanaka Gota.
09/11/2025

Introducing teammate number three Tanaka Gota.

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