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Message: [QUOTE="Queen, post: 87636, member: 27"] A Supreme Court consent order just restored Zicco's ability to issue music performance licenses after a High Court ruling had shut that door. Zicco wins the appeal [LIST] [*]The Zimbabwe Council of Copyright Owners got key parts of a High Court judgment tossed. [*]The February 19, 2026, order overturned the licensing interdict against Zicco. [*]Zimura's cost award from the lower court got scrapped as well. [*]Both sides now cover their own legal bills going forward. [/LIST] What sparked the whole fight [LIST] [*]Simbisa Brands Zimbabwe switched its music licensing from Zimura to Zicco in late 2023. [*]Zimbabwe Music Rights Association challenged Zicco's authority to license public performances. [*]Overlapping claims between collecting societies created sector-wide confusion. [*]Copyright and Neighbouring Rights Act powers were the central legal battleground. [/LIST] Zicco's arguments on appeal [LIST] [*]Zicco said the High Court dodged critical preliminary issues entirely. [*]Zimura allegedly never produced a valid board resolution authorizing the lawsuit. [*]The relief the lower court granted was reportedly never even pleaded for. [*]Registrar of Copyrights arguably should have been joined to the case. [/LIST] Zicco's positioning in the market [LIST] [*]Founded in February 2023, Zicco claims over 2,200 registered members. [*]Reduced license fees and a flat-rate royalty model are its selling points. [*]Royalties get distributed to members on a twice-yearly schedule. [*]The case heads back to the High Court for a declaratory order determination. [/LIST] [/QUOTE]

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