Law Society Challenges Government's Selection of Firms for Digitisation

The Law Society of Zimbabwe (LSZ) demands answers after the government selected 16 law firms for the Title Deeds Digitisation Programme, generating friction within the legal community. Critics allege this bypasses standard procurement processes, raising concerns about fairness and transparency. The government argues the selection streamlines land administration modernization. However, other legal practitioners, backed by the LSZ, contend the lack of open bidding fosters cronyism, disadvantaging the legal sector and potentially compromising program integrity. This selection process faces accusations of impropriety, impacting legal sector trust and transparency. This perceived lack of transparency can deter legitimate businesses, distort market competition, and lead to increased costs or reduced quality in public projects, affecting the broader economy.