421. A company should provide its stakeholders with relevant information necessary for protecting their rights.

422. Views, opinions and input from minority shareholders should be considered in making decisions so as to secure the sound protection of their interests especially where their combined shareholding is significant.

423. The interests and expectations of stakeholders, even if viewed as illegitimate or insignificant, should be considered and not be ignored.

424. The company’s reputation and its linkage with stakeholder relationships should be a regular item on the agenda of the Board.

425. The Board should, from time to time, identify important groups of stakeholders and their legitimate interests and expectations relevant to the company’s strategic objectives.

426. Stakeholders who can materially affect the operations of the company should be identified, assessed and considered as part of the risk management process.

• According to the NATIONAL CODE ON CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ZIMBABWE