The handbook seeks to sensitize directors of the statutory obligations pertaining totheir office. The directors have a duty to be cognisant of applicable laws and industryspecific legislation which may regulate the company they are directors in. Directorsought also to ensure that the managers and employees are aware of the applicablelegislation and that there is a culture of honesty, integrity, knowledge and competencein the companies they lead. It is on this basis that directors should strive to adhere andimplement the recommendations in corporate governance codes like the ZimCode, asgood corporate governance is an essential key to effective management and control ofthe company.