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Lancaster House Agreement | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 1980 |
| The Lancaster House Agreement was a political consensus which brought the independence of Zimbabwe from Rhodesian rule. The agreement came into being after a series of negotiations between the nationalist parties and the Rhodesian Front between September and December 1979. The Agreement was facilitated by the British and the American governments to bring to an end the 14 year war in Rhodesia between the Rhodesians and the guerrilla movements. |
War victims Compensation Act | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 14, 1980 |
| The Act consists of seven parts which are Preliminary, Commissioner of war victims compensation, Application of Act and claims for and entitlement to compensation, Compensation for Disablement, Compensation for death, Special Provisions for women and children and General. There is also the Revenue fund section. |
Shortcomings of the Kariba Draft Constitution | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 30, 2007 |
| This report analyzes the Kariba Draft Constitution,a document negotiated in secret in September 2007 and referenced in Article 6 of the Global Political Agreement between Zimbabwe’s three primary political parties. The report briefly considers the process that led to the creation of the Kariba Draft and then explores the content of that document. The substance of the Kariba Draft is compared to that of the current Constitution and the Constitutional Commission Proposal which was rejected in a national referendum in February 2000. |
NCA Proposed Draft Constitution | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 1, 1997 |
| The Draft containes reasons why the NCA campaigned for a No Vote in the referendum of February 2000 such as the process and content. This draft seeks to address the key issues of governance in Zimbabwe and has taken into account the NCA’s major concerns about the Draft of the Constitutional Commission. Its main focus is on having an accountable government through various checks and balances. |
List 2018 Statutory Instruments complete | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
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List Statutory Instruments of 2017 January to May | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 31, 2017 |
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Zimbabwe Amnesty Paper | Feb 14, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 23, 2018 |
| This paper seeks to examine the question of amnesty and whether it is pragmatic to effect it as a healing and reconciliation mechanism within the context of Zimbabwe. |
ZPP November MMR 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 30, 2017 |
| The Zimbabwe Peace project recorded an increase in Human rights violations to 190 in November 2017.Most Cases of Harassment and Intimidation were linked to the BVR exercise and the Intra-party violence within the ruling part ZANU PF. |
ZPP MMR January 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 31, 2017 |
| The month of January recorded many violations which were politically motivated. Most of the reported cases were harassment and intimidation of opposition political activists. Other prominent cases were those of deprivation of state sponsored food aid and inputs for farming. |
ZESN August Issue 2016 | Feb 22, 2019 | Elections & violence | Aug 31, 2016 |
| New Amendments to the electoral Act falls short of expectations. |
ZESN 11th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jan 31, 2013 |
| The Bulletin Stated that contesting for Elections is expensive in Zimbabwe making it essential that Political parties have funding for them to take part in the polls. |
ZESN 9th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Institutional reform | Oct 31, 2012 |
| Next steps after the Second All stakeholder Conference. |
ZESN 7th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 31, 2012 |
| Draft Constitution: Unpacking the proposed Electoral hybrid Electoral system |
ZESN 6th Edition | Feb 22, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 31, 2012 |
| Analysisng the Electoral amendment Bill:what are the Key changes? |
Political Violence report 2008 | Feb 11, 2019 | Elections & violence | Dec 1, 2008 |
| In this report for 2008,there are certain trends and characteristics which have been attendant on the incidents reported to the Human rights Forum which rebut the denial of ZANU PF that in most instances the violence that was reported was between over zealous youths and villagers. |
ANALYSIS OF THE ELECTORAL AMENDMENT ACT OF 28 MAY 2018 | Feb 20, 2019 | Elections & violence | May 28, 2018 |
| On 28 May 2018, another Electoral Amendment Act was passed and the 2018 Election date was announced thereafter. Consequently, as a result of the announcement of the Election day as 30 July 2018, any amendments to the Electoral Act that happen after the proclamation do not apply to the 2018 elections, but other future elections. |
Honour amongst thieves | Mar 5, 2019 | Promotion of truth | May 6, 2014 |
| The report talks about Constitutionalism and Investment in Zimbabwe whereby On the 13th February, 2009, President Mugabe purported to swear into office 35 Ministers and, on the 19th February, 2009, a further six Ministers, bringing the total to 41, ten more than were permitted by the Constitution, and agreed in the GPA. As such, the appointments of these ten additional Ministers were unconstitutional, unlawful, and void – a literal case of executive excess. |
TIZ Daily Lives and Corruption:Public opinion In Zimbabwe | Mar 5, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Dec 31, 2011 |
| The survey probes public willingness to engage with the fight against corruption. Transparency International believes it is crucial to present the public’s perspective on corruption – for it is they who suffer its direct and indirect consequences. |
Justice in Zimbabwe | Mar 5, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 16, 2002 |
| This report seeks to trace what has happened to the legal system of Zimbabwe over the last few years, giving examples of these developments. Where it is necessary to put these developments in a broader context, details are given about developments that took place earlier in the history of Zimbabwe. |
Social Sector Summit roundtable IJR ComChest 27Feb2018 final 19032018 | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 27, 2018 |
| The Document is a reflection of different and at times contradicting views. It provides a good basis to understand issues that the Social Sector Summit will have to address. |
ZIB 14 0022 Baseline Report Freedom of Artistic Expression Zimbabwe | Mar 4, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 31, 2015 |
| This report examines restrictions on freedom of artistic expression in Zimbabwe. The findings and recommendations will be submitted to the United Nations Human Rights Council as part of the UPR – the UN system’s official mechanism for reviewing all member states human rights records in cycles of four and a half years. |
HEAL ZIMBABWE Report on NPRC Public hearings | Mar 4, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 30, 2016 |
| On the 18th of December 2015, the Zimbabwean Government gazetted the National Peace and Reconciliation (NPRC) Bill .This is in line with Sections 251, 252, and 253 of the Zimbabwean constitution that provides for the establishment of an Independent Commission known as the NPRC. The major aim of the public hearings was to collect the views of communities on the NPRC Bill but the task was comprised by a lot of technical, procedural and logistical challenges. |
Heal Zimbabwe Position on NPRC BILL | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 31, 2016 |
| These are Heal Zimbabwe Trust views and comments collected, during the consultations, on a number of areas that could undermine the effectiveness of the NPRC and its work. |
NPRC Bill Portfolio Committee Report 9 May 2017 | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 9, 2017 |
| The Justice Committee and Thematic Committees on Human Rights and on Peace and Security conducted joint public hearings in all of thecountry’s provinces, and gathered views and opinions on the Bill. Hearings were conducted in all provinces of the country by two separate teams, Team A and Team B. |
Human Rights Declaration english | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 30 Articles of the Declaration of Human Rights in English. |
Human Rights Declaration ndebele | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 30 articles of the declaration of Human Rights in Ndebele. |
Human Rights declaration shona | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| 30 Articles of the Declaration of Human Rights in Shona. |
Global Youth Development Index and Report | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2016 |
| The report highlights that Youth development can be achieved even in low income countries by providing quality education and training and allowing young people to participate in the nation’s political, economic and social life. |
Zimbabwe national youth policy | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2000 |
| The Policy seeks to ensure that all young women and men are given meaningful opportunities to reach their full potential, both as individuals and as active participants in society. It addresses the major concerns and issues critical to young men and women and gives direction to youth programmes and services provided by government and non-government organisations. |
AfricanYouthCharter | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 6, 2006 |
| The Charter has 31 Articles adopted by the Seventh Ordinary sessions of the Assembly held in Banjul, The Gambia on the 2nd of July 2006. |
ZHRC Consolidated Food Aid Report August 2016 | Mar 6, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Aug 31, 2016 |
| This report contains findings of the ZHRC pursuant to investigations conducted into the complaints of villagers from Dewure Resettlement Scheme in Bikita East Constituency of Masvingo, Wards 7 and 8 of Mazowe Central Constituency, ward 2 and 17 of Muzarabani North and South Constituencies and wards 7, 8,9,10,11,12,13 and 31 of Buhera North Constituency who alleged that they were being discriminated against during food and agriculture input distributions on the grounds that their political views were different from those of the officials who were distributing. |
SC 09 2018 WEBSTER MBANGANI judgment | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 17, 2017 |
| This is an appeal against the decision of the Labour Court upholding the appellant’s dismissal from his employment with the respondent.On 17 July 2017, the court dismissed the appeal with costs. The appellant was in default but was aggrieved by such dismissal and wrote to the Registrar requesting reasons for the order. |
SC 10 2018 UNITRACK (PVT) LTD v TELONE (PVT) LTD | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 1, 2014 |
| The appellant obtained an arbitral award dated 31 December 2008 requiring that the respondent pay it an amount equivalent to US$70 719,00 multiplied by the parallel market rate obtaining on the date of payment and within 48 hours of the uplifting of the award. |
SC 12 2018 UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE V KWANELE jIRIRA & ANOR | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 15, 2016 |
| This is a chamber application for leave to appeal against the judgment of the Labour Court in terms of r 5 (2) of the Supreme Court (Miscellaneous Appeals and References) Rules, 1975.The applicant is a tertiary educational institution incorporated as such under the University of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 25:16]. Both respondents are its former workers who were employed as research fellows at its Institute of Development Studies. They were dismissed from employment by the disciplinary Tribunal on allegations of misconduct. They are alleged to have wilfully refused to obey a lawful order to be redeployed from the Institute of Development Studies offices to the University campus. |
SC 13 2018 TIBIC INVESTMENTS (PVT) LTD ANOR V KENNEDY MANGENJE 4 ORS | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 1, 2018 |
| This is a hotly contested appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court sitting at Harare, and delivered on 30 October 2013. The epicentre of the dispute is a certain piece of land in the Goromonzi District known as the Remaining Extent of Stuhm measuring 583, 1360 hectares in extent registered in the name of TIBIC INVESTMENTS (PVT) LTD under Deed of Transfer 1724/2009. TIBIC INVESTIMENTS (PVT) LTD is an indigenous company in the sense that its shareholders and directors are indigenous citizens of this country. The historical background and factual basis of the case is by and large common cause. |
SC 18 2018 Shorai Mavis Nzara judgment final | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 12, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against part of the judgment of the High Court Harare.The first appellant, Shorai Nzara, (Shorai) is the mother of the second to fourth appellants to whom she donated the property that forms the subject of this dispute. The first respondent Cecilia Kashumba N.O. was the wife of the late Dzingai Kashumba and is the executrix dative of his estate. Dzingai Kashumba (Dzingai) entered into an agreement of sale with Shorai Nzara the original owner of the property at the heart of this seventeen-year-old dispute. |
SC 22 2018 J.C. Conolly & Sons vs R.C. Ndhlukula & Anor | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 15, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against the order of the High Court discharging with costs a provisional order granted in favour of the appellant on 17 June 2014. |
SC 41 2018 CHOMBO v CHOMBO 1 | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 6, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against the decision of the High Court dated 2 July 2014 granting the respondent’s claim to the farm he is leasing from the State. The appellant was the respondent’s wife. Their marriage was solemnized on 21 May 1993 in terms of the Marriages Act [Chapter 5:11]. |
CCZ 15 The Prosecutor General of Zim on the Question of His Constitutional Independence | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 28, 2015 |
| It is Ordered that the application be and is hereby dismissed with costs on a legal practitioner and client scale in favour of both amicus curiae. |
Madanhire & Another v The Attorney General Court Order | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 29, 2014 |
| The Rule nisi is confirmed and an appropriation declaratur will be issued in due cause. |
CCZ 13 ELECTION RESOURCE CENTRE & 3 0RS v PROSECUTOR GENERAL N.O. & 2 ORS | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 10, 2014 |
| It was ordered that the prosecution of applicants infringes their right to liberty in terms of section (49)(1) (b) of the Constitution, there being no reasonable suspicion of their having committed an offence. |
CCZ 13 MUTSINZE v THE ATTORNEY GENERAL | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 1, 2014 |
| It was ordered that the application for the trial of the applicant in Case Number CRB 8/2000 to be permanently stayed be and is hereby dismissed. |
CCZ 01 14 DHLAMINI & 6 OTHERS v THE STATE | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 17, 2014 |
| This is a referral by the High Court for determination under s 24(2) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe of questions of alleged violations of the fundamental rights of the applicants guaranteed under ss 13(1) (right to personal liberty); 15(1) (right not to be subjected to torture or to inhuman or degrading treatment) and 18(1) (right to the protection of the law). |
CCZ 03 14 ZIMBABWE ELECTORAL COMMISSION + 1 vs THE COMMISSIONER | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 26, 2014 |
| It was ordered that the 1st Applicant takes all the necessary steps to ensure that its officers and officers under the command of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Respondents, authorised to cast ballots in terms of section 81 of the Electoral Act [Cap 2:13] who failed to cast their ballots on the 14th and 15th of July 2013 because of the unavailability of ballot papers, be and are hereby allowed to cast their ballots on the 31st of July 2013.” |
CCZ 05 14 MADZIMBAMUTO vs REGISTRAR GENERAL + 3 ORS | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 25, 2014 |
| The applicant is a citizen of Zimbabwe by birth. He initially sought a declaratory order confirming his right to a Zimbabwean passport and certain ancillary relief. He also sought an order compelling the second respondent to endorse his South African passport with an unrestricted and indefinite residence permit. |
CCZ 06 14 CHIMAKURE & 2 ORS v THE ATTORNEY GENERAL | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 22, 2014 |
| The court had found that s 31(a)(iii) of the Criminal Code had the effect of interfering with the exercise of the right to freedom of expression. It found that the applicants had discharged the onus of showing that s 31(a)(iii) of the Criminal Code was not reasonably justifiable in a democratic. society for the protection of the public interest in public order or public safety. |
CCZ 07 14 MAYOR LOGISTICS (PVT) LTD v ZIMBABWE REVENUE AUTHORITY | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 22, 2014 |
| This Urgent Chamber Application was placed before me because the Chief Justice was not available to hear it. The application raised two questions for determination. The first question is whether an interim order suspending the operation of legislation compelling payment by a taxpayer of the amount of tax liable to be paid notwithstanding an appeal to the Fiscal Appeal Court or pending a decision of a court should be granted pending the hearing and determination of the main application challenging the constitutional validity of the legislation by the full bench of the Constitutional Court. |
CCZ 08 14 STREAMSLEIGH INVESTMENTS v AUTOBAHN INVESTMENTS | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 24, 2014 |
| The facts of this case are lengthy and fairly complex, but have been fairly summarised by GOWORA J in judgment no. SC 43/14. There is no point in regurgitating them. However, I will restate some of the facts for the purpose of providing a context to this judgment. |
CCZ 10 14 TAYLOR FREEME v THE SENIOR MAGISTRATE, CHINHOYI & THE ATTORNEY GENERAL | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 8, 2014 |
| The applicants in this matter are seeking an order for the permanent stay of their prosecution on charges of fraud. They allege their constitutional right to a fair trial within a reasonable period, guaranteed under s 18(2) of the former Constitution,has been violated by reason of the inordinate delay by the State to bring them to trial. |
CCZ 11 14 SENGEREDO v THE STATE | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 10, 2014 |
| This application was referred to this Court by the court a quo in terms of s 24(2) of the old Constitution of Zimbabwe (hereinafter referred to as “the Constitution”). The applicant was charged in the magistrate’s court with two counts of fraud as defined in s 136(B) of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]. |
CCZ 1 15 CHIKUMBU v THE STATE | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Feb 17, 2015 |
| This is an application referred to this Court in terms of s 24 (2) of the old Constitution. The applicant seeks an order for a permanent stay of his prosecution on the basis that his rights in terms of s 18 (1) and (2) of the old Constitution have been violated owing to the delay in finalising his trial. |
CCZ 3 15 MANYARA v THE STATE | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 9, 2015 |
| The applicant in this matter seeks a permanent stay of prosecution in respect of a charge that arose more than 8 years ago. He claims that his right to a fair trial within a reasonable time, as enshrined in s 18(2) of the former Constitution, has been violated. |
CCZ 4 15 MAWERE v REGISTRAR GENERAL & 3 OTHERS | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 26, 2013 |
| This is an application, filed on the basis of urgency, in which the applicant seeks a declaratur that, being a citizen by birth, he is entitled to dual citizenship and that the law does not require of him to renounce his foreign citizenship before he can be issued with a Zimbabwean national identity document. |
CCZ 6 15 CHIHAVA & 2 OTHERS v THE PROVINCIAL MAGISTRATE FRANCIS MAPFUMO N.O & ANOTHER | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 15, 2015 |
| This is an application in terms of s 85(1(a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe. The appellants allege that their constitutional rights as enshrined in ss 70(1(b), 70(1)(d) and 70(1)(c) have been violated through the manner in which criminal proceedings against them were conducted in the Magistrates Court sitting at Chivhu. They seek an order that the proceedings be quashed and a trial de novo ordered before a different magistrate. |
CCZ 7 15 KONSON vs THE STATE | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 22, 2015 |
| On 3 February 2014 under Case No HB 158/13, the High Court sitting at Bulawayo convicted the applicant of murder with actual intent to kill. After finding that there were no extenuating circumstances surrounding the commission of the offence, the court passed a sentence of death. |
CCZ 8 15 NYAMANDE vs ZUVA PETROLEUM | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Aug 1, 2015 |
| APPLICATION FOR URGENT SET DOWN OF APPEAL TO CONSTITUTIONAL COURT |
CCZ 9 15 MWONZORA & 31 OTHERS vs THE STATE | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 11, 2014 |
| The applicants appeared before a Magistrate at Nyanga on 18 February 2011 facing charges of public violence as defined in Section 36 of the Criminal Law [Codification and Reform] Act, [Chapter 9:23]. The applicants were legally represented. |
CCZ 10 15 P General vs Telecel Zim | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 8, 2015 |
| The court did not hear argument on the merits of this application, but determined it on the preliminary point of whether or not the matter had been properly brought before the Constitutional Court. |
CCZ 11 15 MUTAMBARA v THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF ZIMBABWE | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 18, 2015 |
| This application followed a referral of the matter to this Court by the Magistrates Court in terms of s 24 (2) of the former Constitution of Zimbabwe (“the old Constitution”). |
CCZ 12 15 MUDZURU v THE MINISTER OF JUSTICE LEGAL PARL AFFAIRS 0 | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 20, 2016 |
| The two applicants are young women aged 19 and 18 years respectively. They have approached this Court in terms of s 85(1) of the Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) 2013 (“the Constitution”) which came into force on 22 May 2013. They complain about the infringement of the fundamental rights of girl children subjected to early marriages and seek a declaratory order. |
CCZ 13 15 MUTSINZE vs THE ATTORNEY GENERAL, ZIMBABWE | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 1, 2014 |
| In August 1998, the applicant and two other co-accused were arrested on allegations of murder and armed robbery committed at Chiwaridzo Bottle Store located at Chipadze Township, Bindura. They were placed on remand. Their application for bail was dismissed. The applicant has been in custody since then. |
CCZ 03 16 Margaret Zinyemba vs The Minister of Lands etc & Another | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 24, 2016 |
| This is an application in terms of s 85(1)(a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) 2013 (“the Constitution”) alleging that the applicant’s fundamental right to administrative conduct that is lawful, prompt, efficient, reasonable, proportionate, impartial and both substantively and procedurally fair enshrined in s 68(1) of the Constitution has been infringed. The cause of the alleged infringement is the decision by the first respondent to withdraw an offer letter given to the applicant to occupy a piece of agricultural land without giving her an opportunity to be heard on the proposed withdrawal of the offer letter. |
CCZ 06 16 SAMUEL SIPEPA NKOMO vs MINISTER OF LOCAL GOVERNMENT, RURAL & URBAN DEVELOPMENT & 2 ORS | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 29, 2016 |
| The applicant averred that he is a Member of Parliament for Lobengula Constituency in Bulawayo (having been so elected in the harmonised elections held on 31 July 2013) and residing in Bulawayo. He charges the respondents, and in particular the first respondent who is the Minister responsible for issues of local Government, with a violation of s 267 of the Constitution. |
CCZ 07 16 Makani et al v Arundel School | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 29, 2016 |
| The four applicants are the fathers and guardians of their respective minor daughters, all four of whom are pupils at Arundel School, a private girls’ school situated in Harare. The first and second respondents are the Trustees and Headmistress of the School. The third respondent is the Minister of Primary and Secondary Education, cited in his official capacity, and the fourth respondent is the Attorney-General, also cited in his official capacity. |
CCZ 08 16 Obediah Makoni vs Commissioner of Prisons & Anor | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 13, 2016 |
| The applicant in this matter was convicted of the murder of his girlfriend. Because of extenuating circumstances, he was sentenced to life imprisonment. He was aged 19 at the time of his conviction and has been in gaol since 1995 for almost 21 years. The gravamen of his application is that life imprisonment without the possibility of judicial review or parole is unconstitutional. |
CCZ 09 16 BENARD WEKARE v THE ATTORNEY GENERAL | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 20, 2016 |
| The two cases were heard together because they raised the same constitutional questions for determination. The cases are about the constitutionality of the provisions of the Broadcasting Services Act [Cap. 12:06] (“the Act”) on funding for the provision of public broadcasting services. |
CCZ 14 16 Majome vs ZBC | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Nov 9, 2016 |
| This is an application for relief made in terms ofs 85(l)(a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act 2013 ("the Constitution"). The applicant is acting in her own interests although she also invokes the alleged violation of the rights of Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai ("MDC-T'), a political party of which she is a member. |
Respondents' Heads of Arguments in Ndlovu & Another v Minister of Justice & Another 0 | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 8, 2015 |
| Both applicants are convicted murderers whose automatic appeals against the death sentence where dismissed by the Supreme Court under Supreme court judgments SC 33/05 and SC 36/14. |
COPAC's Final Narrative Report to Parliament Feb 2013 | Feb 12, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 7, 2013 |
| The Parliamentary Select Committee on the new constitution for Zimbabwe (hereinafter referred to as COPAC) was established on the 12th of April 2009 being comprised of Members of Parliament from the political parties that are signatory to the Global Political Agreement and a representative of the Chiefs Council who sits in Parliament. |
CISOMM six month report on GNU and GPA | Feb 13, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 1, 2010 |
| The Six Month Review follows on the Annual Review which was launched in February 2010, in order to review and analyse the extent of implementation of the GPA by the IG in several critical sectors. This report, using information collected by CISOMM members in the course of their work in the field, juxtaposes the evidence of the Government’s implementation of the GPA with the benchmarks set out therein. |
Principles on Effective Prevention and investigation pf Extra legala, Arbitrary and Summary Executions | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 24, 1989 |
| Principles on the Effective Prevention and Investigation of Extra-legal, Arbitrary and Summary Executions Recommended by Economic and Social Council resolution 1989/65 of 24 May 1989. |
CIVIL SOCIETY STATEMENT TO THE NEW GOVERNMENT | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 23, 2017 |
| THE EXPECTATIONS OF AND REQUESTS TO THE EMERGING GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE FROM THE CIVIL SOCIETY IN ZIMBABWE |
An Analysis On Political Violence Reports | Feb 14, 2019 | Elections & violence | Aug 21, 2017 |
| Predisposing the Scourge of Political Violence.Political violence in Zimbabwe has always been a cause for concern. It curses our society. Very little effort or headway has been made to address this historical problem. |
AU Letter | Feb 14, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jan 10, 2019 |
| A letter to the AU Chairperson stating the work of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO forum. It also highlights the gravity of Human rights situation in Zimbabwe, State attacks on family and Attacks against human rights defenders and National Human rights institutions. |
Guide to the NPRC 2017 | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 30, 2018 |
| The main goal of this guide is to ensure that citizens have access relevant, complete, timely, and understandable information about the NPRC. |
The Guide to Understanding the NPRC 2nd Edition | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2018 |
| The main goal of this guide is to ensure that citizens have access relevant, complete, timely, and understandable information about the NPRC.The NPRC has a very broad constitutional mandate. A constitutional mandate simply means the authority to carry out particular work given by the Constitution. |
NTJWG Press Statement | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 27, 2017 |
| The NTJWG invites Parliamentarians to begin a conversation on the process at constituency level to find ways in which participants who failed to participate in the public hearings in any way to hand in their recommendations to Parliament through their representatives. |
Analysis of the 2017 NPRC Bill [Final] | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 28, 2017 |
| This bill is the successor to the National Peace and Reconciliation Bill H.B 13, 2015 (the old Bill) which was gazetted on 18 December 2015 and withdrawn from Parliament in May 2016 following criticism by the National Transitional Justice Working Group (NTJWG), the Parliamentary Legal Committee, as well as members of the public during the Public Hearings held from 10 to 18 April 2016. |
NPRC Bill H B 2 [2017] Factsheet | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 31, 2017 |
| Changes noted in the new Bill include Ministerial Approvals were the new Bill creates a Commission which lacks administrative and financial autonomy. All provisions that interfere with the financial autonomy of the Commission need to be revised so that they are in line with United Nations Standards which call for clear operational independence for independent Commissions. |
Transforming the Security Sector in Zimbabwe | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 23, 2018 |
| The paper begins by outlining a basic framework of the traditional and modern concepts of the security sector with reference to global models and the African context, specifically the African Union Policy on Security Sector Reform, and the comparative processes underway to address security sector transformation in this regard, before |
HumanRights Rule of Law Democracy 2013 | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| The overall aim of this report is to give you both a broad policy picture and a detailed inventory of events relating to human rights, rule of law and democracy that took place in Zimbabwe during 2013. The report mainly covers those themes, which, in the Editor’s view and also given limited resources, were the most relevant during the year. |
Amnesty International annual report 2017/18 | Feb 14, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Dec 31, 2018 |
| The Amnesty International Report 2017/18 shines a light on the state of the world’s human rights during 2017. The foreword, five regional overviews and a survey of 159 countries and territories from all regions document the struggle of many people to claim their rights, and the failures of governments to respect, protect and fulfill human rights. |
Administration of Estates Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 1997 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration of the estates of deceased persons, minors, mentally disordered or defective persons and persons absent from Zimbabwe, and to provide for the control of moneys belonging to persons whose whereabouts are unknown. |
Civil Evidence Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Oct 23, 1992 |
| AN ACT to amend the law of evidence applicable to civil proceedings; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 1, 2006 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the criminal law of Zimbabwe; to amend the Interpretation Act [Chapter 1:01], the Burial and Cremation Act [Chapter 5:03], the Customary Marriages Act [Chapter 5:07], the Marriage Act [Chapter 5:11], the Magistrates Court Act [Chapter 7:10], and the Prisons Act [Chapter 7:11]; to repeal the Aircraft(Offences)Act [Chapter 9:01] and the Concealment of Birth Act [Chapter 9:04]; to amend the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07]; to repeal Infanticide Act [Chapter 9:12] and the Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15]; to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act [Chapter 9:16], and the Stock Theft Act [Chapter 9:18]; to repeal the Witchcraft Suppression Act [Chapter 9:19] and the Sexual Offences Act [Chapter 9:21]; to amend the Anti-Corruption Commission Act [Chapter 9:22], the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17], the Police Act [Chapter 11:10], the Inland Waters Shipping Act [Chapter 13:06], the Tourism Act [Chapter 14:20], the Dangerous Drugs Act [Chapter 15:02], to amend the Medicines and Allied Substances Control Act [Chapter 15:03]; the Public Health Act [Chapter 15:09], the Termination of Pregnancy Act [Chapter 15:10], the Housing and Building Act [Chapter 22:07] and the Mental Health Act, 1996; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Criminal Matters (Mutual Assistance) Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Apr 1, 1991 |
| AN ACT to provide for mutual assistance in criminal matters between Zimbabwe and Commonwealth countries and other foreign countries; to facilitate the provision and obtaining by Zimbabwe of such assistance, and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 1, 1927 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to procedure and evidence in criminal cases, and to make provision for other matters incidental to such procedure and evidence. |
Customary Law and Local Courts Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 12, 1992 |
| AN ACT to provide for the application of customary law in the determination of civil cases; to provide for the constitution and jurisdiction of local courts; to provide for appeals from the decisions of such courts; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Customary Marriages Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 1951 |
| AN ACT to provide for the solemnization of customary marriages; to regulate certain other incidents in connection with such marriages and to prevent the pledging of children. |
Damages (Apportionment and Assessment) Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 1, 1971 |
| AN ACT to amend the law relating to contributory negligence and to provide for other matters incidental thereto. |
Deceased Estates Succession Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 21, 1929 |
| AN ACT to amend the law relating to estates of deceased persons. |
Disabled Persons Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 26, 1992 |
| AN ACT to make provision for the welfare and rehabilitation of disabled persons; to provide for the appointment and functions of a Director for Disabled Persons’ Affairs and the establishment and functions of a National Disability Board; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
General Law Amendment Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 1979 |
| AN ACT to alter the general law of Zimbabwe. |
Immigration Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 1, 1971 |
| AN ACT to regulate the entry of persons into and the departure of persons from Zimbabwe; to prohibit the entry into and to provide for the removal from Zimbabwe of certain persons; to provide for the control of aliens; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Maintenance Orders (Facilities for Enforcement) Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 1980 |
| AN ACT to facilitate the enforcement in Zimbabwe of maintenance orders made in England and Northern Ireland and elsewhere within the Commonwealth and in other States on the basis of reciprocal arrangements. |
Marriage Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 1, 1965 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the solemnization of marriages and matters incidental thereto. |
Married Persons Property Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 1929 |
| AN ACT to amend the law as to the property of married persons. This Act may be cited as the Married Persons Property Act [Chapter 5:12]. |
Mental Health Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 2000 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to the care, detention and after-care of persons who are mentally disordered or intellectually handicapped, whether for the purposes of treatment or otherwise; to provide for the establishment of various boards and the functions of such boards; to repeal the Mental Health Act [Chapter 15:06]; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Public Health Act | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 1980 |
| AN ACT to make provision for the public health. This Act may be cited as the Public Health Act [Chapter 15:09]. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1985/86 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1986 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1986 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1986/87 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1987 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1987 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1987/88 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1988 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1988 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1989/90 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1990 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1990 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZIM Annual Report 1988/89 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1989 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1989 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1990/91 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1991 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1991 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1991/92 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1992 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1992 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1992/93 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1993 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1993 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
LRFZim Annual Report 1993/94 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 1994 |
| Report of the trustees of the Legal Resources Foundation for the year ended 30 June 1994 which includes auditors report and financial statements. |
Zimbabwe Rule of Law Journal final | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 28, 2017 |
| This paper argues that the issue as to whether citizens are entitled to access the national voter’s roll has been settled in the Constitution which requires all State institutions to exercise public power and discharge their functions in a transparent and accountable manner as enforced through the right of access to information, enshrined in s 62. |
Simplified Version of the Declaration of Rights ( English) | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| The Declaration of Rights is set out in Chapter 4 of the Constitution. It sets out the rights and freedoms which the people of Zimbabwe are entitled to. |
Simplified Version of the Declaration of Rights (Shona) | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| The Declaration of Rights is set out in Chapter 4 of the Constitution. It sets out the rights and freedoms which the people of Zimbabwe are entitled to. |
Simplified Version of the Declaration of Rights (Ndebele) | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| The Declaration of Rights is set out in Chapter 4 of the Constitution. It sets out the rights and freedoms which the people of Zimbabwe are entitled to. |
Simplified Version of the Declaration of Rights (Tonga) | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| The Declaration of Rights is set out in Chapter 4 of the Constitution. It sets out the rights and freedoms which the people of Zimbabwe are entitled to. |
Simplified Version of the Declaration of Rights (Xangani) | Feb 18, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| The Declaration of Rights is set out in Chapter 4 of the Constitution. It sets out the rights and freedoms which the people of Zimbabwe are entitled to. |
Religion and Politics in Zimbabwe 18 September 2018 | Feb 18, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Sep 18, 2018 |
| There is a common assumption that the Apostolic churches, the “Vapostori”, represent a “captured” constituency for ZANU-PF when it comes to elections.2 This is undoubtedly a story with some truth to it, but rarely examined in any analytical fashion. |
Are Zimbabweans pollarised 1 December 2017(1) | Feb 19, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Dec 1, 2017 |
| Afrobarometer surveys on Zimbabwe frequently run into criticism about both the methodology and the findings. This was the case with the public release of the Round 7 (2017) survey results. The methodological confusion was answered by the Afrobarometer itself (Howard & Logan. 2017), but another issue emerged from the criticism. |
Chaotic, blurred and uncertain (4)(2) | Feb 19, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Nov 30, 2017 |
| The Research and Advocacy Unit and the Mass Public Opinion Institute conducted a study to examine active citizenship in Zimbabwe, with a major focus on women and youth. Using all the six rounds of the Afrobarometer data from 1999 to 2014 the study looked at “risk aversion” focusing on the risk taking and risk aversion behaviour of Zimbabweans. |
Are Communities Coming of Age Assessing Active citizenships programmes in Gweru and Chiundura 1 | Feb 19, 2019 | Gender | Jul 31, 2017 |
| This report is based on work carried out by the Research & Advocacy Unit (RAU) under its active citizenship and community security programmes. The aim is to understand whether the role of women and young people in local participatory policy-making is contributing to creating a conducive environment for the full enjoyment of its citizens, and also that duty bearers are getting more responsive to the inputs by the community which they serve. |
An analysis of the recent political developments in Zimbabwe 22 December 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Dec 22, 2017 |
| This is the second time in this country’s history that the country has been precipitated into a constitutional crisis. The first was in 1965 with the Unilateral Declaration of Independence (UDI) by the Smith government, and second is the coup that took place in November 2017. 1Whilst both looked innocuous at the beginning, the long-term consequences might not be so. |
ZPP APRIL MMR 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Apr 30, 2017 |
| Coerced Patriotism:This report contains some of the violations recorded by ZPP; the organisation has a data base with the rest of the injustices and gladly shares it with interested stakeholders. |
ZPP MMR June 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 30, 2017 |
| A season of Rallies: Dominant human rights violations recorded during June 2017 revolve around preparations for the presidential youth interface rallies, Heroes Day commemorations, the upcoming Chiwundura by-election, continued barring of students from attending classes, harassment of vendors and discrimination during food aid distribution. |
ZPP MMR July 2017 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 31, 2017 |
| There has been nearly 50% increase in the number of human rights violations from 150 in June to 223 in July, as reported by Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP). This is owing to a wide array of human rights violations ranging from the right to life, political rights, right to personal security, freedom of association, freedom from arbitrary eviction, property rights and the right to food among others. |
ZPP MMR August 2017. | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Aug 31, 2017 |
| A total of 149 human rights violations were recorded in August down from the 223 figure recorded in July. Harassment and intimidation cases decreased in August to 80 violations, followed by theft and/or looting which recorded 22, and assault with 15. Mashonaland Central had the highest recorded violations in August with 41, followed by Harare with 36 and Mashonaland East with 24. |
ZPP December MMR 2017
| Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Dec 31, 2017 |
| The Zimbabwe Peace Project is worried by the nature of incidents recorded in December although the number of cases were in a downward trend, 124 from 190 recorded in November. |
ZPP MMR Jan 2016 | Feb 19, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jan 31, 2016 |
| Protests and protests against protests were recorded in the month of July 2016 in Beitbridge, Harare, Bulawayo and Victoria Falls. From July 1 Beitbridge residents and cross border shoppers went on massive demonstrations against the imposition of a ban on imported goods as stipulated in Statutory Instrument (SI) 64 of 2016; the protests turned violent resulting in the torching of a Zimbabwe Revenue Authority warehouse and 36 people were arrested. |
ZPP MMR Feb2016 | Feb 19, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Feb 28, 2016 |
| This report shows partisan distribution of food aid continuing. Though the instances of this are less than in previous months, even one instance of this would be worrying as the government is mandated by the Constitution to provide for and protect all its citizens. |
ZPP MMR APRIL 2016 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Apr 30, 2016 |
| Zimbabwe Peace Project (ZPP) reports for April show a total of 139 violations up from last month’s 123. The month under focus had 292 victims altogether. April reports were littered with cases of forced contributions of money towards the Independence Day celebrations. |
MMR August 2016 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Aug 31, 2016 |
| As political parties and the electorate brace for the 2018 general elections political intolerance continues to take center stage. In a democratic country where plurality should be welcome, political players and their structures are failing to come to terms with rising opposition on the political front. At a time when factionalism is rife in Zanu PF, the leadership is thwarting opposition and promoting political intolerance. |
MMR October 2016 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 31, 2016 |
| Clientelism, political intimidation and vote buying in Zimbabwe have become a structural phenomenon, part of the local political culture as demonstrated in the by-elections that have taken place this year. In most cases campaign irregularities are targeted at the urban and rural poor who have limited access to resources like land and basic commodities like food. |
ZPP MMR September 2016 | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Social and citizen movements continue to gather momentum although in the month under review their activities have been restricted by the ban on protests affecting Harare. The social movements and unions like #Tajamuka, #ThisFlag, #ThisGown, National Vendors Union of Zimbabwe (NAVUZ), Rural Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (RTUZ) and have been recently joined by the National Electoral Reform Agenda (NERA), a coalition of 18 political parties. |
ZPP Oct 2015 MMR | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 31, 2015 |
| THE restructuring exercise which the ruling Zanu-PF embarked on soon after the party 6th People’s Congress in December 2014 has shored up internal fissures which have been simmering beneath the surface. |
ZPP May 2015 MMR | Feb 19, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 31, 2015 |
| This report covers recorded incidents of civil and political rights violations from the ten provinces of Zimbabwe for the month of May 2015.The report also covers food and otheraid violations in all provinces. |
ZPP MMR March 2015 | Feb 19, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 31, 2015 |
| This report covers recorded incidents of civil and political rights violations from the ten provinces of Zimbabwe for the month of March 2015. The report also highlights the food situation in the provinces and focuses on how food and other aid continue to be used as a political tool. |
Copac final consolidated constitution signatures | Feb 20, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 17, 2012 |
| 18 Chapters of the Draft Constitution as at July 18 2012. |
Publication 49 (1) | Feb 20, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 7, 2004 |
| SUBMISSION TO THE PUBLIC HEARING OF PORTFOLIO COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR AND SOCIAL WELFARE ON THE NGO BILL. |
ZESN Analysis of the GLAA 2016 | Feb 20, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 31, 2016 |
| Observations and Conclusions by ZESN include that the current Electoral Laws still require comprehensive amendments. ZESN has previously pointed out that there is need for a comprehensive process of amending all the Electoral Laws and bring them into conformity with the Constitution as well as regional guidelines on good governance and elections. |
Land Acquisition General Laws Amendment | Feb 26, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 6, 2001 |
| Amendment to the Land Acquisition Act as inserted in the General Laws Amendment Bill. Proposed and voted in favour by parliament on 6 December, 2001. |
LAND COMMISSION ACT | Feb 26, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2017 |
| AN ACT to provide for the Zimbabwe Land Commission established by section 296 of the Constitution; to provide for the acquisition of State land and the disposal of State land; to provide for the settlement of persons on, and the alienation of, agricultural land; to provide for the control of the subdivision and lease of land for farming or other purposes; to provide for limiting of the number of pieces of land that may be owned by any person and the sizes of such land; to repeal the Agricultural Land Settlement Act [Chapter 20:01] and the Rural Land Act [Chapter 20:18]; to amend the Land Acquisition Act [Chapter 20:10]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Land Survey Act [Chapter 20 12] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 31, 2004 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the laws relating to the survey of land. |
Land Survey Amendment Act, 2007 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 10, 2007 |
| ACT To amend sections 2 and 12 of the Land Survey Act [Chapter 20:12] and sections 2 and 18 of the Land Surveyors Act [Chapter 27:06]; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Local Government Laws Amendment Act, 2016 0 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 26, 2016 |
| ACT To amend the Rural District Councils Act [Chapter 29:13], and the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences & Technological Act [Cap 25 29] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2015 |
| ACT To establish the Marondera University of Agricultural Sciences and Technology; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Maintenance Act [Chapter 5 09] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 2005 |
| AN ACT to provide for the making of orders for maintenance of persons; to provide for the enforcement of maintenance orders; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5 13] 0 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 17, 1986 |
| AN ACT to amend the law relating to marriage, judicial separation and nullity of marriages; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. |
Microfinance Bill 2012 HB 2 2012 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 29, 2012 |
| This Bill will provide for the registration, supervision and regulation of persons conducting microfinance business in Zimbabwe; to amend the Moneylending and Rates of Interest Act [Chapter 14:14] and the Banking Act [Chapter 24:20] (Act No. 9 of 1999). |
Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9 15] as amended March 2005 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 31, 2005 |
| AN ACT to provide for the suppression and punishment of certain offences. |
Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act Act 4 2013 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 21, 2013 |
| ACT To suppress the abuse of the financial system and enable the unlawful proceeds of all serious crime and terrorist acts to be identified, traced, frozen, seized and eventually confiscated; to repeal the Serious Offences (Confiscation of Profits) Act [Chapter 9:17]; to amend the Criminal Matters (Mutual Assistance) Act [Chapter 9:06], the Bank Use Promotion and Suppression of Money Laundering Act [Chapter 24:24], the Building Societies Act [Chapter 24:02] and the Asset Management Act [Chapter 24:26]1; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Movable Property Act | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 4, 2017 |
| AN ACT to provide for the registration of movable property security interests; to amend various Acts; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected with the foregoing. |
National Arts Council of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 25 07] as amended | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2006 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment of the National Arts Council of Zimbabwe to foster, develop and improve the knowledge, understanding and practice of the arts in Zimbabwe; to provide for the structure and functions of the National Arts Council; to provide for a Board to manage and control the affairs of the National Arts Council; to provide for the registration and regulation of arts organisations; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
NATIONAL COMPETITIVENESS COMMISSION ACT | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 23, 2017 |
| ACT To provide for the establishment of the National Competitiveness Commission and its functions and management; to enable a competitive environment for Zimbabwean businesses through the development, coordination and implementation of key policy improvements; to repeal the National Incomes and Pricing Act [Chapter 14:32] (No.2 of2007); and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
National Peace and Reconcilation Commission Act | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 30, 2017 |
| ACT To put the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission into operation; to confer additional jurisdiction on the Commission, including its investigative powers; to provide for the terms of office, conditions of service, qualifications and vacation of office of Members of the National Peace and Reconciliation Commission and the appointment of the Executive Secretary; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
National Prosecuting Authority Act Act 5 2014 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 2, 2015 |
| ACT AN ACT to establish the National Prosecuting Authority Board and to provide for its functions; to provide for the appointment the National Director of Public Prosecutions; to provide for the administration of the National Prosecuting Authority and the conditions of service of its members; to provide for the transfer of persons from the Civil Service to the National Prosecuting Authority; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Official Secrets Act [Chapter 11 09] as amended 2004 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2004 |
| AN ACT to prohibit the disclosure for any purpose prejudicial to the safety or interests of Zimbabwe of information which might be useful to an enemy; to make provision for the purpose of preventing persons from obtaining or disclosing official secrets in Zimbabwe; to prevent unauthorized persons from making sketches, plans or models of and to prevent trespass upon defence works, fortifications, military reserves and other prohibited places; and to provide for matters incidental to the foregoing. |
Older Persons Act No 1 2012 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 17, 2012 |
| ACT To provide for the well-being of older persons; to provide for the appointment of a Director for Older Persons Affairs, the establishment of an Older Persons Board; to create an Older Persons Fund; and to provide for matters connected therewith, or incidental thereto. |
Patents Act [Chapter 26 03], amended 2002 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 20, 2002 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to patents; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Customs and Excise Act, section 115 as at 22 Nov 2018 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 22, 2018 |
| The Minister may, notwithstanding section 41 of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 22:15] or anything provided by or under the Exchange Control Act [Chapter 22:05] require every person, including a resident of Zimbabwe, who imports any item of goods (hereafter in this section called a “foreign currency dutiable item”) designated by the Minister by notice in a statutory instrument to be a foreign currency dutiable item, to pay any duty and import or value-added tax payable on such item in United States dollars. |
Police Act [Chapter 11 10] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 1, 2003 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment, organization and control of the Police Force; to provide for the functions of the Police Service and the conditions of service of its members; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Postal and Telecommunications Act [Chapter 12 05] as amended 2002 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2002 |
| ACT To provide for the establishment of the Postal and Telecommunications Authority and to provide for its functions and management; to provide for the licensing and regulation of cellular telecommunication, postal and telecommunication services; to amend the Broadcasting Act [Chapter 12:01]; to provide for the repeal of the Postal and Telecommunication Services Act [Chapter 12:02], the Posts and Telecommunications Corporation Act [Chapter 12:03] and the Radiocommunication Services Act [Chapter 12:04]; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Postal and Telecommunications Act [Chapter 12 05] as amended 2010 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 30, 2010 |
| ACT To provide for the establishment of the Postal and Telecommunications Authority and to provide for its functions and management; to provide for the licensing and regulation of cellular telecommunication, postal and telecommunication services; to amend the Broadcasting Act [Chapter 12:01]; to provide for the repeal of the Postal and Telecommunication Services Act [Chapter 12:02], the Posts and Telecommunications Corporation Act [Chapter 12:03] and the Radiocommunication Services Act [Chapter 12:04]; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Prescribed Rate of Interest Act [Chapter 8 10] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 23, 1986 |
| AN ACT to provide for the rate of interest payable on certain debts; to provide for the payment of interest on certain judgment debts; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Prevention of Corruption Act [Chapter 9 16] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 1, 2005 |
| AN ACT to provide for the prevention of corruption and the investigation of claims arising from dishonesty or corruption; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Printed Publications Act [Chapter 25 14] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 1, 2006 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to the printing and publication of books, newspapers, periodicals and other printed publications and the preservation of books, newspapers, periodicals and other printed publications published in Zimbabwe. |
Powers Immunities Privileges of Parliament updated March 2017 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 31, 2017 |
| AN ACT to make provision in connection with the privileges, immunities and powers of Parliament, the members and office bearers of Parliament and persons employed in the service of Parliament or in the publication of parliamentary papers; to penalize persons who sit or vote in Parliament knowing or having reasonable grounds for knowing that they are not entitled to do so; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Public Accountants and Auditors Amendment Act | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2014 |
| ACT To amend the Public Accountants andAuditors Act [Chapter 27:12]; and to provide for matters connected there\vith or incidental thereto. |
PUBLIC ENTITIES CORPORATE GOVERNANCE ACT 0 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2018 |
| Act To provide for the govemance of public entities in compliance with Chapter 9 of the Constitution; to provide a uniform mechanism for regulating the conditions of service of members of public entities and their senior employees; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Public Finance Management Act as amended at 31 October 2016 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Oct 31, 2016 |
| AN ACT to provide for the control and management of public resources and the protection and recovery thereof; to provide for the appointment, powers and duties of the Accountant-General and of his or her staff; to provide for the national budget; to provide for the preparation of financial statements; to provide for the regulation and control of public entities; 5to provide for general treasury matters; to provide for the examination and audit of public accounts; to provide for matters pertaining to financial misconduct of public officials; to repeal the Audit and Exchequer Act [Chapter 22:03] and the State Loans and Guarantees Act [Chapter 22:13]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Public Order and Security Act as amended February 2006 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 27, 2006 |
| ACT To make provision for the maintenance of public order and security in Zimbabwe; to amend the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 4:01], the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07] and the Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15]; to repeal the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act [Chapter 11:07]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Public Order and Security Act as amended July 2007 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jul 1, 2006 |
| ACT To make provision for the maintenance of public order and security in Zimbabwe; to amend the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 4:01], the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07] and the Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15]; to repeal the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act [Chapter 11:07]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11 17] as at January 2008 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 11, 2008 |
| ACT To make provision for the maintenance of public order and security in Zimbabwe; to amend the Citizenship of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 4:01], the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act [Chapter 9:07] and the Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15]; to repeal the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act [Chapter 11:07]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Public Procurement Act | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 4, 2017 |
| ACT To provide for the control and regulation of public procurement and the disposal of public assets so as to ensure that such procurement and disposal is effected in a manner that is transparent, fair, honest, costeffective and competitive; to establish the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe and to provide for its functions; to amend the Infrastructure Development Bank of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 24:14]; to repeal the Procurement Act [Chapter 22:141 (No.2 of 1999); and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Reconstruction of State Indebted Insolvent Companies Act [Chapter 24 27] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 25, 2005 |
| ACT To provide for the reconstruction of State-indebted companies and associate companies that are unable to repay credits made to them from public funds, or in respect of whose liabilities the State has issued any guarantee that has become due; to provide for appointment and functions of administrators of companies under reconstruction; to provide for formulation and implementation of schemes of reconstruction in respect of such companies; to amend the Prevention of Corruption Act [Chapter 9:16]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Referendums Act [Chapter 2 10] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 11, 2000 |
| ACT To provide for the holding of referendums to ascertain the views of citizens on any questions or issues. |
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (Debt Assumption) Act, 2015 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2015 |
| ACT To provide for the settlement of certain liabilities incurred by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Amendment Act [Act 1 of 2017] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 23, 2017 |
| ACT To amend the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 22: 15] and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Rhodesia Government Notice 47 of 1977 National Registration Regulations as amended 1 May 2010 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 1, 2010 |
| This document reflects the regulations as amended at 1st May 2010. None of the amendments has updated the regulations to refer to the revised version of the principal Act (1996) or to change references to “Rhodesia” to “Zimbabwe”, etc. The principal Act is now cited as the National Registration Act [Chapter 10:17]. Veritas. |
Rural Land Occupiers (Protection from Eviction) Act, 2001 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 5, 2001 |
| ACT To protect certain occupiers of rural land from eviction; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental thereto. |
Securities Amendment Act, 2013 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2013 |
| Act to amend Securities Act [24:25], the collective investment schemes Act [Chapter 24:19] and the Asset management Act [Chapter 24:26]; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental to. |
Shop Licences Act [Chapter 14 17]updated | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 1, 1980 |
| AN ACT to provide for the control and licensing of certain trades and businesses carried on in shops, stores and other fixed places of business and by means of vending machines; to establish licens- ing authorities and to confer powers and duties thereon; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
SI 2005 21 New Electoral Regulations | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 14, 2005 |
| These regulations may be cited as the Electoral Regulations, 2005. |
SI 2008 51A Pres Powers Amendment of Criminal Law Code Regulations | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 30, 2008 |
| Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act [Chapter 10:20]: Amendment to the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (No. 23 of 2004) Regulations, 2008 |
Social Welfare Assistance Act as at 16 September 2016 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 16, 2016 |
| AN ACT to provide for the granting of social welfare assistance to persons in need and their dependants; and to provide for matters incidental thereto or connected therewith. |
Social Workers Act [Chapter 27 21] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 28, 2001 |
| ACT To establish a Council of Social Workers and to provide for its functions; to provide for the registration of social workers and the regulation of the practice of social work; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 22 20] 0 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 10, 2014 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe and its objects, management and control; to provide for the Board of the Sovereign Wealth Fund of Zimbabwe and its functions; to provide for the appointment of the Chairperson, Chief Executive Officer, staff of the Board and investment managers; to provide for the allocation and disbursement of money from the Fund; to amend the Zimbabwe Mining Development Corporation Act [Chapter 21:08]; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Special Economic Zones Act [Chapter 14 34] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 1, 2016 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment of the Zimbabwe Special Economic Zones Authority and to provide for the functions thereof; to provide for the constitution and functions of the Special Economic Zones Board; to provide for the establishment of special economic zones, and the administration, control, regulatory measures and incentives in connection therewith; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Standard Scale of Fines wef 23 April 2009 | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Apr 23, 2009 |
| This extract reflects the current [16th March 2010] Standard Scale of Fines, as substituted by the Finance Act, 2009 [No. 4 of 2009] with effect from the 23rd April 2009. |
Chamber Application plus Second Respondent's Notice of Opposition | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 16, 2019 |
| Urgent chamber application for an interim interdict and Declaratory order of warrant to suspend internet services. |
Trade Marks Act [Chapter 26 04] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 1, 1975 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to the registration of trade marks and certification marks; to provide for the registration and control of the practice of trade mark agents; to protect registered trade marks against forgery; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
Traditional Leaders Act showing proposed amendments November 2007 | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 1, 2007 |
| TRADITIONAL LEADERS ACT [Chapter 29:17] showing changes proposed by Electoral Laws Amendment Bill November 2007 Insertions are indicated by green underlined font, deletions by red strike through font. |
Trafficking in Persons Act, 2014 | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2014 |
| ACT To provide for the prohibition, prevention and prosecution of the crime of trafficking in persons and the protection of victims of trafficking; to establish an Anti-Trafficking Inter-Ministerial Committee and provide for its composition and functions; to establish centres for victims of trafficking in persons; to amend the Criminal Law Code and the Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act [Chapter 9:24] (No.4 of 2013); and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Troubled Financial Institutions (Resolution) Act [Chapter 24 28] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 14, 2005 |
| ACT To provide for the administration of troubled financial institutions; to provide for formulation and implementation of schemes of resolution in respect of such institutions; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29 15] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 1, 2002 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment of municipalities and towns and the administration of municipalities and towns by local boards, municipal and town councils; to provide for the conferring of town and city status on growth points, municipalities and towns; to provide for the declaration of local government areas and the administration of local government areas by local boards; to confer functions and powers and impose duties upon municipal and town councils and local boards; to provide for the establishment of the Local Government Board and to provide for the functions thereof; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Valuers Act [Chapter 27 18] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 1, 2006 |
| AN ACT to establish a Valuers Council; to provide for the registration of valuers and the regulation of the practice of valuers in Zimbabwe; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the fore-going. |
Visa & Permit Fees from 17 June 2005 | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jun 17, 2005 |
| Changes in fees for permits and visas pursuant to Immigration (Amendment) Regulations, 2005 (No. 1), Statutory Instrument 126 of 2005, published and commencing on 17 June 2005. |
Witchcraft Suppression Act [Chapter 9 19] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 10, 2002 |
| AN ACT to suppress the practice of pretended witchcraft. |
ZEP RE (MEMBERSHlP OF ZIMBABWE AND BRANCH OFFICE AGREEMENT) | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 30, 2017 |
| ACT To enable effect to be given within Zimbabwe of the Host Agreement between the Government of Zimbabwe concerning the ZEP-RE (PTA Reinsurance Company); and to provide for matters incidental to or connected therewith. |
Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education Act [Chapter 25 27] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Apr 28, 2016 |
| ACT To establish the Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education to register and accredit institutions of higher education; to repeal the National Council for Higher Education Act [Chapter 25:08]; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Zimbabwe Development Bank Act [Chapter 24 14] | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 24, 2006 |
| ACT To amend the Zimbabwe Development Bank Act [Chapter 24:14], section 10 of the Capital Gains Tax Act [Chapter 23:01] and the Income Tax Act [Chapter 23:06]; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (Debt Assumption) Act, 2005 | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Mar 24, 2006 |
| ACT To empower the State to undertake the discharge of certain obligations of the Zimbabwe United Passenger Company; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Zimbabwe Youth and Sports and Recreation Councils Act [Chapter 25 19], Feb 2012 | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 1, 2012 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment of the Zimbabwe Youth Council and to provide for the functions thereof; to provide for the registration and regulation of clubs and national associations; to provide for National Colours for youth; and to provide for matters incidental to or connected with the foregoing. |
GN 2018 267A Appointment of Prosecutor General | Feb 28, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 8, 2019 |
| Appointment of the Prosecutor-General of Zimbabwe |
CCZ 9 2018 Democratic Assembly for Restoration of Empowerment & 3 Others vs newbert saunyama No & 3 Others | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 17, 2018 |
| On 4 July 2017, the Supreme Court acting in terms of s 175(4) of the Constitution referred a constitutional matter to this Court. The essence of its order is to seek from this Court an answer to the question whether or not s 27 of the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 7.11], (POSA) is constitutional. |
10 18 Gonese et al v President et al | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 31, 2018 |
| This is an application in terms of s 167(2)(d) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe for the Court to determine whether Parliament or the President has failed to fulfil a constitutional obligation. The applicants aver that the respondents have failed to do so in respect of the presentation and passage of the Local Government Amendment Act No. 8 of 2016 in Parliament. It is further averred that presenting and passing a Bill in contravention of the Constitution amounts to a failure to fulfil a constitutional obligation. |
CCZ 05 2018 Justice Alfred Mavedzenge | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 31, 2018 |
| This is an application lodged in terms of s 85 (1) of the Constitution. The applicant seeks the following relief: It is ordered that The application be and is hereby granted. |
CCZ 04 2018 SHUMBA MAIN JMENT | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 30, 2018 |
| The applicants are all citizens of, but are not resident in, Zimbabwe. They give different reasons for their absence, with the first applicant citing political reasons. The second applicant cites economic reasons while the third applicant alleges his absence is premised on economic and political reasons. |
CCZ 03 2018 ZIMBABWE DEVELOPMENT PARTY AND ANO v PRESIDENT OF ZIMBABWE AND TWO ORS FILE CCZ 15 18 | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 28, 2018 |
| This is an urgent chamber application for an order directing the Registrar to set down for hearing on an urgent basis the main application the applicants purported to file on 1 March 2018. The applicants are political parties represented by Mr Mukwazhe, who is the leader of the first applicant. In the application purportedly filed on 1 March 2018, under case no. CCZ 11/18 (the main application), the applicants did not seek leave to file the application. An endorsement was made on the application to the effect that leave to apply for direct access to the Constitutional Court (“the Court”) was not necessary. The parties in that application are the same as those in the present application. |
CCZ 02 2018 GREATERMANS STORES AND ANOR v MINISTER OF PUBLIC SERVICE, LABOUR & SOCIAL WELFARE CCZ 86 15 | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 28, 2018 |
| The applicants are companies duly incorporated in terms of the laws of Zimbabwe. They made an application to the Court in terms of s 85(1)(a) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act (“the Constitution”). They alleged that s 18 of the Labour Amendment Act (No. 5) 2015 (“the transitional provision”), as read with s 12 of the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01] (“the Act”), is unconstitutional. |
CCZ 01 2018 TIMOTHY SANGO B. EDWARD DUMBURA v THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE ANGLICAN DIOCESE OF MANICALAND, CHURCH OF THE PROVINCE OF CENTRAL AFRICA | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 28, 2018 |
| These are two separate applications which are substantially similar, in that they raise the same issues and seek the same kind of relief against the same respondent church.The applicants are employed by the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education as full time civil servants. |
CCZ 03 17 Chawira & 13 Ors v Min of Justice & 2 Ors | Feb 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 20, 2017 |
| This matter was heard on 13 January 2016 with judgment being reserved. On 27 January 2016 this court determined that in view of the fact that this case raises similar issues as that of Farai Lawrence Ndlovu & Anor v The Minister of Justice Legal & Parliamentary Affairs Constitutional Application No. 50 of 2015, it was convenient that the two cases be consolidated and heard simultaneously. |
Zimbabwe's Constitution of 2013 | Feb 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 9, 2013 |
| This Constitution is the supreme law of Zimbabwe and any law, practice, custom or conduct inconsistent with it is invalid to the extent of the inconsistency. |
Kariba Draft Constitution | Feb 12, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 15, 2008 |
| BILL to provide for a new Constitution for Zimbabwe and to provide for related matters. |
SC 15 2018 ZFC v FURUSA | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 15, 2016 |
| This was an appeal against the whole judgment of the High Court delivered on 13 May 2015. After perusing the record and hearing the submissions of the parties, this Court allowed the appeal and indicated that the reasons would be availed in due course. |
SC 19 2018 RITA MBATHA AND ANOTHER VS VINCENT NCUBE AND ANOTHER Judgment | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 7, 2018 |
| On 9 February 2018, the applicants filed an urgent Chamber Application for an order staying “proceedings” pending the hearing of an appeal in this Court under case number 847/2017. The first applicant is a self-actor who also purports to act on behalf of the second applicant. In the absence of a power of attorney authorising her to do so, the first applicant cannot lawfully represent the second applicant without violating ss 10 and 12 of the Legal Practitioners Act [Chapter 27.07]. |
SC 21 2018 EASTER MZITE V DAMAFALLS (PVT) LTD AND ANOR. | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 18, 2016 |
| This is an application for condonation and extension of time within which to note an appeal in terms of r 31(3) of the Supreme Court Rules 1964. The applicant is the widow of the late Chemayi Joseph Mtize. She is the duly appointed executrix dative of his deceased estate. |
SC 23 2018 STANDARD CHARTERED BANK ZIMBABWE LIMITED v Zimbabwe Revenue Authority Final | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Mar 20, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against a judgment of the High Court sitting as an Appeal Court in terms of s 65 of the Income Tax Act [Chapter 23:06] (hereinafter referred to as “the Act”). It concerns certain income tax assessments made in respect of the appellant by the respondent with regard to the years 2009, 2010 and 2011. Of the four issues which were raised in the High Court, three were decided against the appellant and form the subject of this appeal. |
SC 24 2018 MEDLOG ZIMBABWE v Cost Benefit Holdings | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 20, 2018 |
| The respondent issued summons out of the High Court seeking an order for the release of its plastic bags which were being retained by the appellant, payment of the sum of US$157 350.05 representing the business it lost as a result of such retention and costs of suit on the scale of legal practitioner and client. The respondent also sought payment of interest from the date of issue of summons to the date of payment in full. |
SC 31 2018 Zimbabwe Agricultural Society vs Stuart Chapman | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 7, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against the decision of the Labour Court dismissing with costs an appeal noted against an arbitral award ordering the appellant to pay to the respondent wages and benefits for the period 1 April 2014 to 31 August 2014. |
SC 33 2018 Smit Investment et al v Sheriff et al | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 19, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against the Judgement of the High Court in interpleader proceedings arising from the attachment of mining equipment carried out by the first respondent (the Sheriff) at Mbada Mine. The second respondent (the judgement creditor) had obtained judgement against Mbada Mine and the Sheriff, having attached certain movables at Mbada Mine, had advertised them for sale. |
SC 34 2018 ZMDC v Grandwell | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 19, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against part of the judgment of the High Court granting a spoliation order and other consequential relief in an application at the instance of a shareholder on behalf of a company. |
SC 36 2018 NGONIDZAISHE GUMBO versus ZIMBABWE ANTI CORRUPTION COMMISSION | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 19, 2018 |
| The appellant was formerly employed by the Zimbabwe Republic Police as a police officer. He rose through the ranks and at the time of the dispute in issue he held the rank of Senior Assistant Commissioner. On a date not specified on the papers he was seconded to respondent as its Chief Executive Officer by the Office of the President and Cabinet. It would appear that the parties did not conclude a written contract providing for the second-ment. |
SC 42 2018 Sumbureru v Chinamora & Orsf(1) | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 13, 2018 |
| The appeal is from the High Court where the applicant had made an application for the determination of whether or not the will executed by one late Amos Chirunda on 9 December 1997 was valid. The application was dismissed with costs,hence this present appeal. The question before this Court therefore is whether or not the court a quo erred in finding that the will in contention was invalid. |
SC 52 2018 INNSCOR AFRICA LTD v COMPETITION AND TARIFF COMMISSION | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 25, 2018 |
| This is an appeal against the judgment of the High Court holding that a conglomerate is a “merger” as defined in terms of s 2 of the Competition Act [Chapter 14:28] (“the Act”) and, therefore, notifiable to the respondent in terms of s 3A of the Act if its value exceeded the statutory threshold. |
Mudzuru & Another v Minister of Justice & 2 Ors Applicants' Heads of Argument | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 1, 2014 |
| It is submitted that there are two main issues in this particular matter on the merits. The first is clearly, the question of protection of children's rights as defined in Article 81 of the Constitution and determining whether or not early marriages and the laws allowing and permitting the same are consistence with that right. |
Mudzuru & Another v Minister of Justice & 2 Ors Court Application | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Oct 14, 2014 |
| The instant application is an important public interest application that seeks to challenge the law in so far as it relates to child marriages in Zimbabwe. It is motivated by my desire to protect the interest of children in Zimbabwe. |
CCZ 01 13 MAWAWIRE v MUGABE N.O. & 4 ORS | Mar 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | May 31, 2013 |
| This is an application brought under s 24(1) of the Constitution of Zimbabwe (hereinafter "the Constitution") on the basis that the applicant's rights enshrined in ss18(1) and 18(1a) have been contravened. |
Pan African Minerals University of Science and Technology Act [Cap 25 33] | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 30, 2016 |
| AN ACT to provide for the establishment, governance and purpose of the PanAfrican Minerals University of Science and Technology (PAMUST); and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences Act | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2016 |
| ACT To establish the Manicaland State University of Applied Sciences; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Local Government Laws Amendment Act, 2008 | Feb 27, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 24, 2008 |
| ACT To amend the Rural District Councils Act [Chapter 29:13], the Urban Councils Act [Chapter 29:15] and the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13] (No. 25 of 2004); and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing. |
Administration of Estates Act [Chapter 6 01] | Feb 25, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 1, 1997 |
| AN ACT to consolidate and amend the law relating to the administration of the estates of deceased persons, minors, mentally disordered or defective persons and persons absent from Zimbabwe, and to provide for the control of moneys belonging to persons whose whereabouts are unknown. |
5 points for new government | Mar 28, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Feb 28, 2009 |
| The report emphasizes on Putting HUMAN RIGHTS AT THE TOP OF THE POLITICAL AGENDA and Amnesty International is also concerned about the deteriorating economic and social conditions in Zimbabwe. In particular, the organisation is concerned about the increased food insecurity, collapse of public health, and failing education system. |
Zimbabwe Gender Commission Bill 2014 | Mar 29, 2019 | Gender | Dec 30, 2014 |
| This Bill seeks to establish a Gender Commission as provided for in section 245 of the Constitution of Zimbabwe which creates an independent institution called the Zimbabwe Gender Commission. It also seeks to fulfil international and regional instruments that Zimbabwe is a party to, namely the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Convention on the Elimination of all forms of Discrimination against Women (CEDAW), the Beijing Declaration and platform for Action |
The Extent of Political Violence in Zimbabwe
| Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jul 13, 2001 |
| Organised violence and torture are integral features of Zimbabwean political life, and have been since the early 1960s.This paper discusses the current violence in Zimbabwe, and outlines the major features of this violence in the context of violence in Zimbabwe generally. |
Youth Militia in Zimbabwe | Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Sep 2, 2004 |
| This paper examines the phenomenon of youth militia in Zimbabwe, and contrasts this use of the youth with the views and opinions of ordinary young Zimbabweans |
Neither Free nor Fair: High Court decisions on the petitions on the June 2000 General Election. | Apr 1, 2019 | Elections & violence | Mar 3, 2002 |
| This monograph focuses on the electoral irregularities, including gross human rights abuses, during the period preceding the June 2000 Parliamentary elections. This election marked the first time a strong opposition party, the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), had challenged the ruling Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (Zanu (PF)) in the political arena. |
COMMISSIONING JUSTICE
TRUTH COMMISSIONS AND CRIMINAL JUSTICE | Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 30, 2010 |
| The paper analyses the practice with respect to criminal prosecutions and amnesty of the 40 truth commissions established around the world between 1974 and 2010. |
Change and New Politics in Zimbabwe | Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Aug 18, 2012 |
| Zimbabweans are showing the evidence of having been torn in all directions in the transitional period. They have been scarred by the party political wars since the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) from late 2000 onwards first posed an electoral challenge to the Zimbabwe African National UnionPatriotic Front (ZANU‐PF). Zimbabweans, as represented in this stratified‐random and nationally representative sample, are not sure it seems on what to believe and how to relate to political and economic circumstances. |
Changing Perceptions in Zimbabwe - Nationwide Survey of the Political Climate in Zimbabwe November 2010-January 2011
| Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 4, 2011 |
| The report highlights the following topics Power, power shifts and performance of the Inclusive Government, Politics of violence and fear in Zimbabwe, Constitution-making and constitutional expectations, Party support and declaring vote intention, Elections – expectations, experiences and electoral violence-fear-coercion, Political interest and media use. |
False Dawn :The Zimbabwe Power-Sharing Government’s Failure to Deliver Human Rights Improvements | Apr 3, 2019 | Institutional reform | Aug 31, 2009 |
| This report recommends a range of fundamental reforms that the power-sharing government should undertake to improve the human rights situation in Zimbabwe. Without these institutional and legislative reforms, as well as the establishment of genuine respect for the basic rights of all Zimbabweans, there can be no long-term, sustainable peace and stability in Zimbabwe. |
Sleight of Hand: Repression of the Media and the Illusion of Reform in Zimbabwe | Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 30, 2010 |
| The report emphasizes the the government of Zimbabwe should take immediate steps to end continuing abuses against the media as part of a broader effort to create the necessary constitutional and electoral framework envisaged in the GPA. Media freedom, an elemental human right that was also promised by the parties to the GPA, is urgently needed as a precursor to the conduct of free, fair, and credible elections that can truly reflect the political will of Zimbabweans. |
THE POLITICS OF FOOD ASSISTANCE IN ZIMBABWE | Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Aug 12, 2004 |
| This briefing paper is a follow up to the report “Not Eligible: The Politicization of Food in Zimbabwe,” produced by HRW in October 2003. It finds that the situation has improved somewhat, though cause for concern remains, given the lack of verifiable information concerning grain supplies and the government’s decision not to renew its appeal for international food assistance. |
ROUNDTABLE ON THE INCLUSIVE GOVERNMENT OF ZIMBABWE | Apr 3, 2019 | Institutional reform | Sep 30, 2009 |
| The meeting was convened with a view to obtaining an informed and nuanced view, from the perspective of key stakeholders, of Zimbabwe's Inclusive Government (IG). While various large gatherings of human rights NGO's have met to consider issues relevant to the IG, it was the feeling of the conveners that these meetings have been unwieldy and that opinions expressed at these meetings often have been tempered by the institutional concerns of the various NGOs, and a frank analysis of Zimbabwe's polity has been lacking. |
THE 2005 PARLIAMENTARY ELECTION.
FLAWED, UNFREE AND UNFAIR!
| Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Apr 30, 2005 |
| THIS REPORT COVERS ALL THE REPORTS RECEIVED BY THE NCA DURING THE PRE ELECTION PERIOD (FEBRUARY AND MARCH 2005), THESE BEING FROM ALL PROVINCES EXCEPT MANICALAND COVERING 105 CONSTITUENCIES. A TOTAL OF 383 REPORTS WERE SUBMITTED, WITH AN AVERAGE OF 3 REPORTS PER CONSTITUENCY. |
THE CASE OF HENRY DOWA: THE UNITED NATIONS & ZIMBABWE UNDER THE SPOTLIGHT | Apr 3, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 30, 2004 |
| In May 2003 REDRESS learned that an allegedly notorious Zimbabwean police torturer, Henry Dowa, was in Kosovo. Sources inside and outside of Zimbabwe confirmed that there were numerous serious allegations of torture linked to him, and further investigations revealed that Dowa was part of the United Nations Interim Administration Mission in Kosovo (UNMIK) civilian police force (CIVPOL). |
The Global Political Agreement and the Unity Accord in Zimbabwe | Apr 8, 2019 | Institutional reform | Feb 28, 2009 |
| Those with reservations about the Global political agreement frequently refer to the Unity Accord of 1987 in which the opposition party ZAPU was swallowed up by ZANU PF, as providing a salutary lesson to those who attempt to govern side by side with ZANU PF |
What options for Zimbabwe | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 31, 2010 |
| The central purpose of the Briefing is to consider the options open to the central protagonists in this process, within the context of the balance of power and relations of force within the country and the region, while also contextualising the international dimension. |
Only bruises on the soles of their feet:
Falanga in Zimbabwe.
| Apr 11, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jan 31, 2009 |
| Falanga is unequivocally a form of torture and constitutes a serious criminal assault under Zimbabwean law. This form of torture has become particularly prevalent in the past five years. Although falanga has been reported in previous decades, it now appears to be very widespread indeed, and almost routine, both inside and outside of places of detention. |
‘OPEN FOR BUSINESS’, CLOSED FOR DISSENT CRACKDOWN IN ZIMBABWE DURING THE NATIONAL STAY-AWAY 14-16 JANUARY 2019 | Apr 1, 2019 | Extra-judicial Killings | Jan 16, 2019 |
| This briefing analyses events and the context, and documents key human rights concerns in months prior to, during and following the national stay-away protests which started on 14 January 2019 and ended on 16 January 2019. The findings are based on interviews with witnesses, victims, victims’ families, human rights defenders and activists, journalists, lawyers and Zimbabwean non-governmental organizations (NGOs) as well as desk-based research. |
Organised Violence and Torture in Zimbabwe: Harare and Copenhagen, 6 June 2000 | Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 6, 2000 |
| The current report is based on information compiled from both a wide range of sources and researched locally by the IRCT delegation. The IRCT delegation visited Zimbabwe from 29 May to 6 June 2000. The delegation comprised Maria Piniou- Kalli, MD, IRCT President and specialist dermatologist, Inge Genefke, MD.DMSc hc, IRCT Secretary-General and specialist neurologist, and Soraya Usmani Martinez, IRCT Project Coordinator for Sub Saharan Africa. |
A time for Accountability 081031 | Mar 5, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Dec 31, 2008 |
| This report is based on Amnesty International’s field research, interviews with victims of human rights violations, their families and other witnesses, health workers, reports by other organizations and media reports.The report outlines the context in which human rights violations have been taking place in Zimbabwe and describes patterns of violations as illustrated by cases. It focuses on violations that took place after the 29 March 2008 elections, as well as human rights violations committed by two units within the Zimbabwe Republic Police in 2007. |
Complaint by Teachers Union to Min of Education and ZANU PF | Mar 6, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Dec 31, 2017 |
| This report contains findings of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (ZHRC/Commission), pursuant to an investigation undertaken by the ZHRC into a complaint lodged by three Teachers Unions namely, Amalgamated Rural Teachers Union (ARTUZ), Progressive Teachers Union of Zimbabwe (PTUZ) and the Zimbabwe Rural Teachers Union (ZRTU) on behalf of Teachers and school children across the country. |
Education Amendment Act, 2006 | Feb 26, 2019 | Institutional reform | May 12, 2006 |
| To amend the Education Act [Chapter 25:04]; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto. |
Zimbabwe political violence & elections | Feb 18, 2019 | Elections & violence | Apr 30, 2018 |
| This report focuses on how Zimbabwe has an unenviable reputation for being the most politically violent country in Southern Africa, certainly since the civil wars ended in Angola and Mozambique, and the independence of Namibia and South Africa. |
Shutdown Atrocities Report 6 February 2019 | Feb 14, 2019 | Extra-judicial Killings | Feb 6, 2019 |
| The violations of human rights that started as the state’s response to mass protests on 14 January, 2019 following the increase in fuel prices immediately took a widespread systematic character, the dominant actors being the Zimbabwe National Army (ZNA), the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) and suspected ZANU-PF militia. The systematic and sustained nature of the violations raises fear that this is becoming a case of crimes against humanity. |
Desperate lives, twilight words: How a million Zimbabweans live Without official sanction or sanctuary in South Africa | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 31, 2010 |
| The Crisis of immigration into South Africa is a direct product of the crisis in Zimbabwe, as economic recovery in Zimbabwe is not likely to occur soon, its biggest export will remain its people. |
Gender and the Politics of Reconciliation Helen Scanlon 2016 | Mar 4, 2019 | Gender | Jun 30, 2016 |
| This paper explores how attempts to confront abusive pasts have deliberated gender in the promotion of reconciliation. In particular it will examine the nexus between gender justice and reconciliation in order to assess and considers ways to re-calibrate engagement with ongoing reconciliation processes. |
TORTURE IN ZIMBABWE, PAST AND PRESENT
PREVENTION, PUNISHMENT, REPARATION? | Apr 3, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 30, 2005 |
| Zimbabwe has not acceded to the UN Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment nor the statute of the International Criminal Court. There are a number of other specific Commonwealth declarations and principles, which were applicable to Zimbabwe before it left the Commonwealth in 2003. |
“Clear the Filth” : Mass Evictions and Demolitions in Zimbabwe
| Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Sep 11, 2005 |
| This report tells the stories of the mass evictions and house demolitions and the continuing suffering of those affected, mostly in the words of victims. Women, children and men recount how they were forced to destroy their own houses, often at gunpoint. |
A Fractured Nation | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jul 30, 2010 |
| This report follows up on previous OM research conducted by SPT in 2005 and 2006 and build on narratives of the lives of particular families and informal settlements from 2005 to 2010. The story is a grim one with many of those we remembered now prematurely dead, and others living in unspeakable poverty. |
Can you have a reparations policy without justice? | Apr 1, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Sep 25, 1999 |
| Under humanitarian law and a series of international conventions, all gross human rights violations are argued to require legal remedy. However, in situations of epidemic violence legal remedies may require extension through a policy of reparations. There are conceptual confusions that often impair the proper formulation of a reparations policy. This paper examines these problems in the context of Zimbabwe. |
Land Acquisition Amendment Act, 2004 | Feb 26, 2019 | Institutional reform | Dec 31, 2004 |
| ACT To amend the Land Acquisition Act [Chapter 20:10]; to repeal Hippo Valley Agreement Act [Chapter 20:08]; to make certain declaratory provisions respecting the Land Reform Programme; and to provide for matters incidental thereto. |
Hard Times Nov 2011 | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Nov 2, 2011 |
| Residents of Matebeleland and Bulawayo are facing particular challenges within a greater Zimbabwean context that remains very difficult for all low income families. Households scattered throughout Matebeleland are already dealing with severe hunger. |
The Hard Road to Reform | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 13, 2011 |
| Since the signing and initiation of the Global Political Agreement in Zimbabwe in September 2008 and February 2009 respectively, the politics of the country has been convulsed with a recurring set of problems even as it has allowed for a certain political and economic stabilization. The agreement, with its attendant Inclusive Government, was set up to establish the conditions for a free and fair election. |
Compensation for gross human rights violations: Torture and the War Victims Compensation Act.
| Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Dec 30, 1998 |
| This present paper will first analyse the problems involved in compensating victims of human rights violations, summarising the international perspective. It will then turn to a summary of the situation in Zimbabwe, detailing what is known here in Zimbabwe about the victims of gross human rights violations, and then examining these findings with respect to the War Victims Compensation Act(1980), and its provisions and procedures. |
Organised Violence and Torture:
A Zimbabwean Case Study
| Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Nov 28, 2000 |
| The use of Emergency Powers and the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act was continued by the Mugabe government, but extended considerably by the Presidential Powers Act, and always finally the use of formal impunity and pardons to cover human rights violations. There remains a consistent pattern in Zimbabwe: of periods in which gross human rights violations are permitted and even encouraged, followed by the formal excusing of such violations by impunity. |
Unprotected Migrants Zimbabweans in South Africa’s Limpopo Province | Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jul 31, 2006 |
| The report is based on a Human Rights Watch mission to Limpopo province in April and May 2006. Because of the historical predominance of Zimbabwean migrants on farms in the far north of Limpopo province and the increasing numbers of Zimbabwean migrants fleeing the deteriorating political and economic situation in Zimbabwe, Human Rights Watch focused its research on Limpopo. |
Zimbabwe's Multilayered crisis | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 30, 2010 |
| The deteriorating economic conditions that prevailed from the early 1990s onward contributed to the rise in popularity of the MDC. Arguably, the decline began with the World Bank/IMF-inspired Economic Structural Adjustment Programme (ESAP) in the early 1990s, which led to rapid de-industrialisation, growing unemployment and severe erosion of living standards. |
ZIMBABWE: THE FACE OF TORTURE AND ORGANISED VIOLENCE | Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 31, 2005 |
| For the past five years Zimbabwe has been racked by an economic, social, political and human rights crisis, which no one inside or outside of the country has been able to reverse. The European Union, the United States of America and other Western nations have applied selective financial and travel sanctions against President Mugabe and other Zanu-PF leaders, and some of these powers have also made unsuccessful attempts to challenge Zimbabwe’s human rights record in international fora, including the UN General Assembly and the UN Commission on Human Rights. |
Race Against Time The Need for Legal and Institutional Reforms Ahead of Zimbabwe’s Elections | Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jan 31, 2013 |
| This report assesses the legislative and electoral reforms undertaken by the unity government and analyzes the quality of those reforms and their capacity to create an environment conducive to credible, free and fair elections. Human Rights Watch has found that the contending parties have focused on only one aspect of reforms—securing agreement on the necessary legal and administrative requirements for free and fair elections. |
Terror tactics in the run-up to parliamentary elections, June 2000 | Apr 1, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jun 8, 2000 |
| Amnesty International has concluded from its inquiries that there is evidence that the Government of Zimbabwe is either instigating or acquiescing in serious violations of human rights including extrajudicial executions, torture and other cruel, inhuman or degrading treatment or punishment. |
Chimanimani Constituency Electoral Environment Review | Apr 1, 2019 | Elections & violence | Nov 26, 2016 |
| Violence and other forms of violations are expected to be less in Chimanimani West comparatively to the 2008 and 2013 cases. However, it is worrying that unorthodox covert means can be used by the ruling party in a bid to win the elections while in the process violating the people’s right to vote peacefully. |
Zimbabwe Mission Report | Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Nov 30, 2012 |
| The mission observed that the degree of human rights violations in the country follows a recurring pattern that usually culminates during electoral periods. The country was facing a political deadlock where the leading parties, especially ZANU-PF, were unlikely to reach any agreement likely to improve the political environment, since the MDC considered the implementation of the reforms foreseen by the GPA as a pre-condition for the organisation of elections, while ZANU-PF called for elections as a means to put an end to the prevailing deadlock. |
All Over Again : Human Rights Abuses and Flawed Electoral Conditions in Zimbabwe’s Coming General Elections | Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Mar 31, 2008 |
| On March 29, 2008, Zimbabweans will participate in presidential, parliamentary, senatorial, and local government elections synchronized for the first time, following changes to Zimbabwe’s constitution in September 2007. As the elections near, all indications are that once again the people of Zimbabwe will not be able to freely exercise their civil and political rights and vote for the candidates of their choice. |
ZIMBABWE: FROM IMPUNITY TO ACCOUNTABILITY | Apr 3, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 30, 2004 |
| The Redress Trust is an international NGO whose objectives are to assist torture victims anywhere in the world, and to make accountable all those who perpetuate, aid and abet acts of torture. It has been following closely events in Zimbabwe, and with its considerable experience of the issues involved REDRESS participated in organising the August symposium and presented papers at it. |
Zimbabwe at the Cross-Roads: Views of Zimbabwean citizens on democracy and transitional justice. | Apr 3, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jan 30, 2005 |
| This analysis, which included Zimbabwe, showed that, on average, Zimbabweans were highly dissatisfied with the state of democracy in their country, but that the winners were more satisfied than either the losers or the non-partisan, but also that the non-partisan were slightly more dissatisfied than the losers. This analysis was based on the data from the 1999 Afrobarometer survey, but one can see from the 2004 survey that this conclusion would still hold. |
TRICK OR TREAT? THE EFFECTS OF THE PRE-ELECTION CLIMATE ON THE POLL IN THE 2005 ZIMBABWE PARLIAMENTARY ELECTIONS
| Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jun 30, 2005 |
| In Zimbabwe, in the past five years, elections have been elevated to the only constitutive principle for determining legitimacy, aided considerably by the position of the African nations, and South Africa in particular. |
Consolidated Election Climate Report No1 | Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Feb 28, 2005 |
| This report covers all the reports received by the NCA for February 2005, coming from 8 Provinces, and 56 Constituencies. It summarises the position that pertained during the last 2 weeks of February. Unfortunately, no data had been submitted from either Manicaland or Mashonaland West by the time of writing, but it is submitted that the data nonetheless do give a good overview of the national picture in February 2005. |
Organised Violence and Torture in the Bye-Elections held in Zimbabwe during 2000 and 2001. | Apr 1, 2019 | Elections & violence | May 5, 2002 |
| This present monograph concentrates upon the human rights violations that took place during the bye-elections that took place in 2000 and 2001. None of these bye-elections came about as a result of the election petitions, as all those cases decided were immediately appealed and are still pending in the Supreme Court. All the bye-elections took place due to the death of the incumbent. Zanu(PF) won all these elections, amidst continued allegations of gross human rights violations and electoral irregularities. |
TORTUOUS PATTERNS DESTINED TO REPEAT THEMSELVES IN UPCOMING ELECTION CAMPAIGN | Apr 3, 2019 | Elections & violence | Nov 30, 2004 |
| The analysis in this Report is based on the data contained in the Monthly Violence Reports of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum. Since July 2001, the Forum has been reporting monthly totals of cases of organised violence and torture. |
The End of A Road: The 2013 Elections in Zimbabwe | Apr 8, 2019 | Elections & violence | Oct 31, 2013 |
| The aim of this report is to provide succinct coverage of the election that brought the GPA to a close and also provide some pointers to the future of Zimbabwean politics. |
Perils and Pitfalls-Migrants and deportation in South Africa
| Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Jun 5, 2012 |
| South Africa receives more asylum seekers than any other country in the world with people mainly coming from Zimbabwe, the DRC, Burundi, Ethiopia, Rwanda, Somalia, as well as from countries further afield to escape poverty, insecurity and political turmoil. |
No War in Zimbabwe | Apr 8, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Nov 30, 2004 |
| Zimbabweans are now the second biggest group of foreign Africans in South Africa. Yet there is little formal information available on their situation. Very few are being officially recorded as political refugees. Some Zimbabweans claim that it is hard to access asylum seeker status. It was the intention of the authors to investigate these allegations, as well as to establish other problems and issues of relevance to Zimbabweans in South Africa. |
Beating your opposition:Torture during the 2002 Presidential campaign in Zimbabwe.
| Apr 1, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jun 25, 2002 |
| State organized violence increased following the rejection of the Government sponsored constitution in the referendum at the beginning 2000. The violence was initially sporadic and confined to one or two areas at a time but as the 2000 parliamentary elections approached, it became more intense and widespread. The state trained and deployed more people in an effort to control perceived supporters of the newly formed opposition. |
ZTVP Report for UN International Day in Support of VOT | Apr 1, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 30, 2006 |
| This report provides a brief top-line analysis of 267 Zimbabweans who sought assistance from the Zimbabwe Torture Victims Project (ZTVP), located in Johannesburg, South Africa, over the past one and half years. In recent times, South Africa has seen an increase in the number of Zimbabweans coming into South Africa linked to the political crisis in that country. |
NTJWG Executive Brief | Feb 14, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Feb 22, 2018 |
| This briefing was presented to the Special Advisor to the President on National Peace and Reconciliation. The briefing draws from the monitoring work done by NTJWG and the views obtained by NTJWG from Stakeholders who are concerned with the national peace and reconciliation process in Zimbabwe. |
Condemned by their own words | Apr 11, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Apr 30, 2007 |
| The utterances of political leaders can be very revealing. Their commitment to democracy and human rights is most tested when there is a serious challenge to their continued hold on power or when they attract heavy criticism. At such times, the leaders either display political tolerance or they lash out at their critics and opponents. Leaders with repressive tendencies will turn to repression; leaders who respect democracy will not. |
A Case for National Dialogue in Zimbabwe | Mar 4, 2019 | Institutional reform | Jan 2, 2019 |
| This brief provides insights on what constitute a national dialogue, why it is necessary, its success potentials, challenges and possible steps towards an inclusive process in Zimbabwe. Towards a step in the right direction, President Emerson Mnangagwa, on 22 January 2019, called on political parties, churches and civic society leaders to a national dialogue platform. |
Electoral Petition to the Parliament of Zimbabwe | Feb 20, 2019 | Elections & violence | Dec 3, 2018 |
| The Petitioners beseech the Parliament of Zimbabwe to consider and pass the relevant legislation that give life to tenets of the 2013 Constitution. |
NPRC Briefing November 2018 | Feb 14, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 4, 2018 |
| The National Peace and Reconciliation Commission (NPRC) is one of 5 independent commissions established by the Constitution of Zimbabwe to entrench a culture of human rights and democracy. Section 251 of the Constitution established the NPRC. |
Policy Brief A Call for Alignment of Laws with the Constitution | Feb 20, 2019 | Elections & violence | Dec 31, 2017 |
| This paper contains a framework to guide lobby and advocacy efforts with parliamentarians, policy makers and other critical stakeholders such as ZEC. |
Chamisa v EDM & Others Pages 1 28 | Feb 28, 2019 | Elections & violence | Aug 10, 2018 |
| This Application challenged the results of the presidential election announced irregularly by the 23rd and 24th respondents on the 3rd day of August 2018. It also challenged the declaration by the 23rd respondent that 1st respondent ids the duly elected presidential candidate for the presidential for the presidential election that took place on the 30th day of July 2018. |
National Dialogue must result in comprehensive electoral and political reforms ZESN | Feb 20, 2019 | Elections & violence | Feb 7, 2019 |
| ZESN strongly believes that the pathway to the next election should be defined by a comprehensive electoral and political reforms process established and implemented by all key stakeholders. |
A CRITICAL REVIEW AND ANALYSIS OF ZIMBABWE’S ELECTORAL AMENDMENT BILL, 2011 | Feb 22, 2019 | Elections & violence | Dec 31, 2011 |
| This is a review by the Zimbabwe Election Support Network (“ZESN”) of the proposed amendments to Zimbabwe’s legislation on the management and conduct of elections in the country. The Electoral Amendment Bill, 2011 (hereafter, “the Bill”) seeks to amend the Electoral Act (Chapter 2: 13) (hereafter, “the Act”). |
ZESN REPORT ON PRE ELECTION POLITICAL ENVIRONMENT AND OBSERVATION OF KEY ELECTORAL PROCESSES | Feb 22, 2019 | Elections & violence | May 18, 2018 |
| This report is based on observations made by the LTOs between 18 May and 07 July 2018 in their respective constituencies from across the country’s 10 provinces. However ZESN produced several thematic reports during the same reporting period, including a report inspection of the voters’ roll, the nomination court, and primary elections for political parties. |
Who was responsible? Alleged perpetrators and their crimes during the 2000 Parliamentary Election period | Apr 11, 2019 | Elections & violence | Jul 31, 2001 |
| This report is a follow-up to “Who is Responsible?: A preliminary analysis of pre-election violence in Zimbabwe”, which was released in June 2000 by the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum. It sought to catalog emerging allegations of gross human rights violations committed during the run-up period to the June 2000 Parliamentary Elections and aimed to establish certain facts about the nature of political violence during that time. |
Transitional Justice in pretransitional times1 | Apr 11, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jul 30, 2016 |
| This study is based on the major premise that Zimbabwe has had only one major transition that is from colonial settler rule in 1980, although there have been some political accommodations such as the 1997 Unity Accord and the 2008 Global Political Agreement. |
ZIMBABWE’S FAILURE TO MEET THE BENCHMARKS IN THE COTONOU AGREEMENT
| Apr 11, 2019 | Institutional reform | Nov 30, 2006 |
| The Cotonou Agreement introduces various instruments designed to ensure compliance, firstly through dialogue under article 8 and then through the enforcement mechanisms of article 96. Section 2(a) of the latter article provides that if the political dialogue procedures fail to gain compliance, and the formal consultation procedures likewise fail to yield a solution acceptable to both parties, “appropriate measures” may be taken. |
Organised Violence and Torture
in Zimbabwe in 1999
| Apr 11, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Mar 31, 2000 |
| The crisis which began in late 1997 showed little sign of abating during 1999, and all political commentators remain agreed that the severe crisis continuing in Zimbabwe shows little sign of immediate resolution. The President continued to act without consulting Parliament or with respect to the Constitution. |
An Analysis of the Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum Legal Cases, 1998–2006
| Apr 11, 2019 | Justice & accountability | Jun 30, 2006 |
| The Zimbabwe Human Rights NGO Forum (Human Rights Forum) was established after the Food Riots in 1998 as human rights groups and NGOs in Harare swung into action following the many reports of human rights violations. |
At best a falsehood at worst a lie | Apr 11, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Aug 31, 2007 |
| The reports of the ZRP reveal that, in the minds of numerous ZRP officers, the exercise of freedom of expression by opposition groups is so obviously undesirable and criminal it is assumed the reader will, like the police officers in question, regard the actual criminal charge preferred as a mere legal detail. |
“A Woman’s Place is in the Home?” – Gender Based Violence and Opposition Politics in Zimbabwe.
| Apr 11, 2019 | Gender | Dec 31, 2006 |
| This report, examining the violent and turbulent years between 2000 and 2006, shows that Zimbabwe has been no exception in this regard. |
Teaching them a lesson:A report on the attack on Zimbabwean teachers
| Apr 11, 2019 | Promotion of truth | Sep 20, 2002 |
| The attack of teachers has been ongoing against the backdrop of violence being perpetrated against civil servants (including district administrators, and nurses) by ruling party (Zanu PF) supporters, “war veterans” and the youth militia. Violence against teachers has continued unabated since June 2000. |