constituteproject.org PDF generated: 26 Sep 2013, 21:48 (i) recognition of the rights of-(i) ethnic, racial, cultural, linguistic and religious groups; (ii) persons with disabilities; (iii) women, the elderly, youths and children; (iv) veterans of the liberation struggle; (j) the equitable sharing of national resources, including land; (k) due respect for vested rights; and (l) the devolution and decentralisation of governmental power and functions. 4 National Flag, National Anthem, Public Seal and Coat of arms Zimbabwe has a National Flag, a National Anthem, a Coat of Arms and a Public Seal, which are set out in the First Schedule. 5 Tiers of government The tiers of government in Zimbabwe are-(a) the national Government; (b) provincial and metropolitan councils; and (c) local authorities, that is to say-(i) urban councils, by whatever name called, to represent and manage the affairs of people in urban areas; and (ii) rural councils, by whatever name called, to represent and manage the affairs of people in rural areas within the districts into which the provinces are divided. 6 Languages (1) The following languages, namely Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa, are the officially recognised languages of Zimbabwe. (2) An Act of Parliament may prescribe other languages as officially recognised languages and may prescribe languages of record. (3) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must-(a) ensure that all officially recognised languages are treated equitably; and (b) take into account the language preferences of people affected by governmental measures or communications. (4) The State must promote and advance the use of all languages used in Zimbabwe, including sign language, and must create conditions for the development of those languages. Zimbabwe 2013 Page 4