HOW TO CHANGE YOUR NAME LEGALLY ........................................4

One of Pablo Escobar's children had to change his name so that he could have a normal life after the demise of his drug lord father. - To dissociate themselves from an ethnic origin. - Commercial sponsorship - some people change their names in order to move particular brands, or to name a business that requires to be named after yourself or past partners. A good example is the law field. A law firm can only be named after the existing or past partners. If for example I want to set up my own practice and adopt a new name altogether and use that for my practice I can simply change my name to reflect the name and proceed to registration with the Law Society. - Protest or activism (e.g.old name Giribheti Tsvakai, new name Giribheti Musaurayamhuka) - To change to a fictional character's name, - To make their name more attractive or "catchy" so as to increase their chance of success. This has been the trend in Zimbabwe where dozens of artists do not use their real names for the performances. Many do not formalise the change. The stage names can be registered as trademarks. The artist will still need to use their real names for contracts. - To change the legal name to the one used in everyday life (e.g.where middle name has been used throughout life) - To remove superstitious consequences of the old name (e.g. old name Muroyi, new name Giribheti Muchengeti) - In one hilarious case, someone had to change their name after losing a bet - for example, a New Zealand man changed his name to Full Metal Havok More Sexy N Intelligent Than Spock And All The Superheroes Combined With Frostnova, and apparently discovered it has been accepted when his passport expired.

*Procedure for Changing your name*

Now that you know that there are several reasons for changing your name, are you ready for the procedure that will enable you to change your name.

*You need a Notary Public*

I have seen several people in town and on social media advertising that they can do "change of names". That is illegal as only Notaries Public are allowed to preside over the process, and most importantly, they do not advertise. Lawyers are not allowed to advertise. Do not just go to anyone who claims they can assist you with the process. You need a Notary Public. The legal and ethical requirement is that you are supposed to appear before a Notary Public. This means you should actually know the person who is handling the matter for you as a Notary Public. A Notary Public is lawyer who is admitted as a Notary Public. The difference between lawyers and notaries public is simple, all notaries public are lawyers, but not all lawyers are notaries public.

*#Step 1: Notarial Deed of Change of Name* The Notary Public will prepare a document called, a Notarial Deed of Change of Name for you. You will have to appear before the Notary Public together with two witnesses and sign the Deed. Once the Deed has been signed it will be notarised.

*#Step 2: Give Legal Notice of the Deed* You have seen these legal notice of Change of Name. Once you have appeared before the Notary Public you need to give Notice to the world that you have changed your name. The purpose of this is for the world to know that you have changed your name, and if anyone has any objections to this deed, they can lodge it. The standard period for the notice is two weeks. The Notice has to be published in the Government Gazette, and a newspaper circulating in your area or wide circulation. The Herald for example is one such newspaper with wide circulation.

*#Step 3: Lodging of the Deed* The Notary Public will lodge the Deed with the Deeds Office for the registration of the Deed. Once the Deed has been registered, it becomes a public document meaning anyone

has access to it. There are standard fees charged by the Deeds Office. These change from time to time. Your Notary Public will advise you of the costs including the costs for the Notices mentioned earlier.

*#Step 4: Change your Birth Certificate* Once the Deeds Office has registered the change of name, armed with the Notarial Deed of Change of Name, you head to the Registrar of Births and Deaths' Office so that you formalise the change of name through change of the Birth Certificate to indicate the new name. Please keep the Notices you received from the Government Gazette and the newspaper as these would be needed at the Registrar's Office. You also need to update your Identity Documents for example your National ID, and Passport so that it reflects the new name. Do you change your academic certificates? You do not necessarily need to change these. You use the Notarial Deed of Change of Name to explain the change of name. This will suffice. The Notarial Deed of Change of Name has to be neatly prepared so that it's durable. You will need it along the way. Once you do this, you are good to go with your new name. I trust that this has helped gain some perspective on one of the frequently asked questions in my practice of law.

*LEGAL DISCLAIMER*: The material contained in this post is set out in good faith for general guidance in the spirit of raising legal awareness on topical interests that affect most people on a daily basis. They are not meant to create an attorney - client relationship or constitute solicitation. No liability can be accepted for loss or expense incurred as a result of relying in particular circumstances on statements made in the post. Laws and regulations are complex and liable to change, and readers should check the current position with the relevant authorities before making personal arrangements.

*Arthur Marara* is a corporate and family law attorney. He is also a notary public and conveyancer. He has helped clients in the past set up family trusts, write and lodge wills. Follow him on social media (Facebook Attorney Arthur Marara), or WhatsApp him on +263780055152 or email attorneyarthurmarara@gmail.com.

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Seng up a pace in the media industry is a goal driven young lady vibrant about arts, media, fashion and business .Urale Nare is a 23-year-old lady who caught the aenon of many through her merits and business foot prints. Born and raised in Bulawayo she grew up interested in everything arts and that made her pursue a career which involved her passion. She believes that one must not wait for opportunies to unveil themselves but to create the opportunit ies. This has led to her founding a media company “Nala Media holdings” which specialises in branding and over the years the company has worked with different contracon companies. She is also a founder of the Wheel Magazine which has chronicle stories that cover African and Zimbabwean successful youth and socialites who among many include Tendai (The beast), Kudzai Violet Gwara (KVG), Ruvheneko, Misred and Pokelo. Urale was engaged in an online interview with our team at TZS and this is a shot of what she said!!! TZS: Who is Urale Nare? Urale: My name is Urale Nare a 23-year-old born and breed in the city of Bulawayo KoNtuthu Ziyathunqa! I am a third-year student at the Naonal University of Science and Technology, Bulawayo Zimbabwe. I was born in a family 4 girls. I’d like to describe myself as young, creave and energec . I’m drive by the passion in Arts. I am the founder of 3 brands. My branding and adversing company Nala Media Holdings, CoFounder the Wheel Magazine which is an award - winning African youth entrepreneurship business magazine and I also run an award-winning fashion business blog called Diverse Fashionista where I promote and adverse clothing and beauty brands in Zimbabwe. I am a part me sports commentator; I am also a brand ambassador for mulple brands. I am a media personality at heart. I believe I just got fired up and I love what I do!

TZS: You are very young what has movated you to do the work you are doing right now is there something that has inspired you or driven you to do the work you are doing? Urale: I’m driven by PASSION! Something that I believe we should all have. We live in a society where people pursue a career because of its status,or influence from parents. As young people we need to love what we do. A career is something one may pursue for life therefore you need to love what you do. Give it your best shot because it’s your speciality. Secondly, I work so hard because my family movates me so much. My mum my sisters and my dad. They work hard I look up to them and they support me. My family is my biggest support system.

TZS: Why did you choose to be in the media space / industry? Urale: Ever since I was I high school I was passionate about Arts subjects and I excelled so much. I was in a lot of clubs and a very great speaker. I used to represent my school Dominican Convent in Toastmasters, Interact etc. Love for arts all started in high school I kind of had a blue print of what I aspire to be. I knew Media was for me because I was very creave. When I applied for university, I just knew it had to be something along the lines of Media, publishing and journalism am proud of how far I have come.

TZS: What are the challenges you have faced and how have you overcome them in the industry? Urale: Well one challenge I’ll admit is the environment. The media space in Zimbabwe is sll growing and needs a lot of growing. We do not have much opportunies here to explore. But I’ve just taught myself that opportunies don’t just happen you create them. Which is why I am so driven and determined. I am growing myself into a media power house as much as possible and with my faith in God I believe allis well. TZS: Can you summarize your achievements in one go Urale: HAHAHA! I would like to answer this without making it seem like a CV. The list is endless however l will menon my top 3 which are the Generaon unlimited (UNICEF UNDP BOOST Fellowship) youth global challenge winner; the Wheel Magazine Enactus BOOST Zimbabwe fellow of the year; the Young African Blogger recognion award

TZS: As an entrepreneur what change/ development would you want to see in Zimbabwe’s economic sector Urale: Though many may say youth need employment, I have noced however that the young people in our country are super talented and creave. They just need support. I’m talking Funding sponsorship, mentor-ship and investment deals so as to grow and employ more young people.

TZS: What other aspiraons do you have Urale: I’m sll very young and energec. There’s so much to look forward and work towards but I’m grateful I’ve set the pace for myself. With everything I have started I pray and hope it all succeeds. The hash tag is #ABUNDANCE (laughs)

TZS: In five years where do you see yourself Urale: In the next 5years I would have advanced my studies and I will connue my entrepreneurship journey of growing a powerhouse media house

TZS: What would you say to other young people most especially girls who also want to be entrepreneurs or would want to be part of the industry in are working in

Urale: Firstly, it is aracve to be a woman with a plan. A sense of being independent. Having something to your name no maer how small it is. Somemes women think if they do ‘Too much’ (I quote) then they can strike off as inmidang. You are allowed to be rich as a woman. A Nigerianauthor Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie once said; ‘ a man that is inmidated by me is exactly the kind of man I am not interested in”. Therefore, you are not limited, go for whatever it is no maer how big it is.

TZS: Ok so, apart from work and school what do you enjoy doing on your extra me? Urale: Firstly, spend me with the people I love the most, l am at my happiest. I prefer quiet chilled spaces. Somemes I go shoong with my dad. I generally love to spend me with family and friends.

TZS: Where can people find you: Urale: my social handles are @ Thatchiq_yuraah both on Instagram and twier