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ACRONYMS………………………………………………………………………..…5
STATUTES AND INSTRUMENTS REFERRED TO ……………..........................6
LIST OF CASES………..…………………………………………….…………….…7
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS…………………………………………………………...8
MAP OF ZIMBABWE…………………………………………………………..…….9
LOCATION MAP: HURUNGWE DISTRICT………………………….…………10
LOCATION MAP: BINDURA DISTRICT………………………….……………. 11
1.0 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY..………………………….………………………….12
CHAPTER ONE: INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY……………………..……16
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1.2
1.3
1.4
Introduction……………………………………….…………………………..16
Goal of the Research.…………………………………………………………..16
Specific Research Objectives……………………………………………….….16
Situation Analysis and Background to Study………...………………………..16
CHAPTER TWO: LEGAL FRAMEWORKS OF BIRTH REGISTRATION…..19
2.0 Introduction…… …………………………………………………………………19
2.1 International Framework……………………………………….…………………..19
2.2 Regional Framework……………………………………………………………….19
2.3 National Framework……………………………………………………………….20
2.3.1 Constitution of Zimbabwe…………………………………………….…20
2.3.2 Births and Deaths Registration Act ……….…………….…………….…21
2.3.3 Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act ………………………..……………….…23
2.3.4 Marriages Act…………………………………………..………………...24
2.3.5 Guardianship of Minors Act…………………………………..…………24
2.3.6 Children’s Act …………………………………………………………...24
2.3.7 Administration of Deceased Estates Act….……………………………...25
2.4 Case Law…………………………………………………………………………...26
CHAPTER THREE: RESEARCH METHODOLOGY …………………………..28
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