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Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Labour Amendment Act, 2023 (No. 11) -

Adoption: 2023-07-14 | Date of entry into force: 2023-07-14 | ZWE-2023-L-115130

Provides for the amendment of Chapter 28:01 of the Labour Act, and provides for matters connected to or incidental to the foregoing. Amends sections 2 (Interpretation), 4A (Prohibition of forced labour), 5 (Protection of employees against discrimination), 6 (Protection of employees’ rights to fair labour standards), 8 (Unfair labour practices by employer), 11 (Employment of young persons), 12 (Duration, particulars and termination of employment contract), 12C (Retrenchment and compensation for loss of employment on retrenchment or in terms of section 12(4a)), 18 (Maternity Leave), 25 (Effect of collective bargaining agreements negotiated by workers committees), 25A (Composition, procedure and functions of works), 28 (Requirements for formation of trade unions and employers organizations), 33 (Application for registration), 34 (Requirements of application for registration), 45 (Considerations relating to registration or variation, suspension or rescission of registration of trade unions or employers organisations), 51 (Supervision of election of officers), 54 (Collection of union dues), Section 55 (Minister may regulate union fees), 56 (Formation of employment councils otherwise than under section 57 and admission of new parties to employment councils), 58 (Constitution of employment councils), 63 (Designated agents of employment councils), 74 (Scope of collective bargaining agreements), 79 (Submission of collective bargaining agreements for approval or registration), Section 81 (Amendment of registered collective bargaining agreements by Minister), 82 (Binding nature of registered collective bargaining agreements), 93 (Powers of labour officer), 101 (Employment codes of conduct), 109 (Liability of persons engaged in unlawful collective action), 111 (Cessation of collective job action), 112 (Offences under Part XIII) and 120 (Investigation of trade unions and employers organizations). Inserts sections 12CC (Non-payment of retrenchment package due to fraudulent, reckless or grossly negligent conduct by employer) 18A (Contracts for hourly work), 34A (Duty to provide information to Registrar) and 128 (Transitional provisions).

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Marriages Act [Chapter 5:15]. -

Adoption: 2022-05 | ZWE-2022-L-114002

To consolidate the laws relating to marriages; to provide for the recognition and registration of customary law unions; to provide for the recognition of civil partnerships; to amend the Child Abduction Act [Chapter 5:05], the Children’s Act [Chapter 5:06], the Guardianship of Minors Act [Chapter 5:08], the Maintenance Act [Chapter 5:09], the Matrimonial Causes Act [Chapter 5:13], the General Law Amendment Act [Chapter 8:07], and the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23]; to repeal the Customary Marriages Act [Chapter 5:07] and the Marriage Act [Chapter 5:11]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Data Protection Act 2021 (Act 5 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-12-31 | ZWE-2021-L-114001

An Act to provide for data protection with due regard to the Declaration of Rights under the Constitution and the public and national interest; to establish a Data Protection Authority and to provide for their functions; to create a technology driven business environment and encourage technological development and the lawful use of technology; to amend sections 162 to 166 of the Criminal Code (Codification and Reform)Act [Chapter 9:23] to provide for investigation and collection of evidence of cyber crime and unauthorised data collection and breaches, and to provide for admissibility of electronic evidence for such offences; to amend the Interception of Communications Act [Chapter 11:20] to establish a Cyber Security Centre and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Act, 2021 (No. 2 of 2021). -

Adoption: 2021-01-01 | ZWE-2021-L-114000

The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 2) Act (2021) makes certain changes to the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act (2013). Sections subject to amendments are as follows: 91, 92, 93, 94, 95, 97, 101, 104, 124, 180, 186, 199, 259, 268, 269, 271, 272, 277, 327, 332 and 341. Changes are regarding the provisions related to the President and Vice-Presidents, internal governance and juridical procedures, national prosecuting authority, civil service and other.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Public Health (Standards for Personal Protective Apparel, Materials and Equipment) Regulations, 2020 (SI No. 92 of 2020). -

Adoption: 2020-04-19 | ZWE-2020-L-110093

The Regulations list the Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to protect against COVID-19. It prohibits the sale, etc., of non-standard personal protective apparel, materials and equipment. The Schedule contains the list of PPE approved by the Government which come under this regulation.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Education Amendment Act, 2019 (Act 15-2019). -

Adoption: 2020-03-06 | ZWE-2020-L-109608

To amend the Education Act [Chapter 25:04]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental the foregoing.

“WHEREAS section 75 of the Constitution provides as follows:
75 Right to education
(1) Every citizen and permanent resident of Zimbabwe has a right to—
(a) a basic State-funded education, including adult basic education; and
(b) further education, which the State, through reasonable legislative and other measures, must make progressively available and accessible.
(2) Every person has the right to establish and maintain, at their own expense, independent educational institutions of reasonable standards, provided they do not discriminate on any ground prohibited by this Constitution.
(3) A law may provide for the registration of educational institutions referred to in subsection (2) and for the closing of any such institutions that do not meet reasonable standards prescribed for registration.
(4) The State must take reasonable legislative and other measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to achieve the progressive realisation of the right set out in subsection (1).

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Companies and Other Business Entities Act [Chapter 24:31]. -

Adoption: 2019-11-15 | ZWE-2019-L-109606

To provide for the constitution, incorporation, registration, management and internal administration of companies and winding up of companies and private business corporations; to enable the voluntary registration of other business entities; to ensure the removal of defunct companies and private business corporations by re-registering all existing companies and private business corporations; to repeal the Companies Act [Chapter 24:03] and the Private Business Corporations Act [Chapter 24:11]; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Maintenance of Peace and Order Act [Chapter 11:23]. -

Adoption: 2019-11-15 | ZWE-2019-L-109609

AN ACT to make provision for the maintenance of peace, order and security in Zimbabwe; to repeal the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17]; and to provide for matters connected with or incidental to the foregoing.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Tripartite Negotiating Forum Act, 2019 (No. 3 of 2019). -

Adoption: 2019-06-04 | ZWE-2019-L-109605

An Act to establish a Tripartite Negotiating Forum and to confer powers and functions on the Forum in relation to consultation, cooperation and negotiation on social and economic issues by Government, organised business and organised labour; and to provide for matters connected therewith or incidental thereto.

Zimbabwe - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

RIATT-ESA Strategic Plan and Costed Implementation Plan (2019-2022).

Adoption: 2019 | INT-2019-M-111800

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Public Health Act [CHAPTER 15-17] (No. 11/2018). -

Adoption: 2018 | ZWE-2018-L-110808

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Labour Court (Fees) Rules, 2016 (S.I. 145 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-11-25 | ZWE-2016-L-104408

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Special Economic Zones Act (Act No. 7/2016) [Chapter 14-34]. -

Adoption: 2016-11-01 | ZWE-2016-L-104410

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. ENACTED by the Parliament and the President of Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission (General) Regulations, 2016 [S.I. 77 of 2016]. -

Adoption: 2016-07-29 | ZWE-2016-R-104409

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour (Employment Code of Conduct National Employment Council for Schools Development Associations and Committees in Government and Council-run Schools) Regulations, 2016 (S.I. No. 72 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-07-15 | ZWE-2016-R-104411

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Mining (General)(Amendment) Regulations, 2016 (No. 19) (S.I. 10 of 2016). -

Adoption: 2016-01-22 | ZWE-2016-R-104407

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Labour Amendment Act, 2015 (No.5 0f 2015). -

Adoption: 2015-08 | ZWE-2015-L-101341

The Act, inter alia, amends section 12 of the Act concerning termination of employment in order to protect workers from dismissal without benefits following a Supreme Court ruling on employment terminations in July 2015 allowing companies to terminate their employees' contracts of employment on three months notice without benefits.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Trafficking in Persons Act [Chapter 9:25] (No. 4 of 2014). -

Adoption: 2014 | ZWE-2014-L-101342

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.

Zimbabwe - - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 20) Act, 2013. -

Adoption: 2013-05-22 | ZWE-2013-C-93498

This Act repeals and replaces the existing Constitution of 1979. Its sets out the new Constitution in the Schedule to the Act.

Chapter 1 - Founding Provisions
Chapter 2 - National Objectives
Chapter 3 - Citizenship
Chapter 4 - Declaration of Rights
Part 1: Application and Interpretation of Chapter 4
Part 2: Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
Part 3: Elaboration of Certain Rights
Part 4: Enforcement of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
Part 5: Limitation of Fundamental Human Rights and Freedoms
Chapter 5 - The Executive
Chapter 6 - The Legislature
Chapter 7 - Elections
Chapter 8 - The Judiciary and Courts
Chapter 9 - Principles of Public Administration and Leadership
Chapter 10 - Civil Service
Chapter 11 - Security Services
Chapter 12 - Independent Commissions Supporting Democracy
Chapter 13 - Institutions to Combat Corruption and Crime
Chapter 14 - Provincial and Local Government
Chapter 15 - Traditional Leaders
Chapter 16 - Agricultural Land
Chapter 17 - Finance
Chapter 18 - General and Supplementary Provisions

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Money Laundering and Proceeds of Crime Act [Chapter 9:24] (No.4 of 2013). -

Adoption: 2013 | ZWE-2013-L-101343

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission Act, 2012 (Act No. 2 of 2012) (Cap. 10:30). -

Adoption: 2012-10-12 | ZWE-2012-L-89593

The purpose of this Act is to make provision for the powers and operation of the Zimbabwe Human Rights Commission.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Older Persons Act, 2011 (Act No. 1 of 2012). -

Adoption: 2012-09-17 | ZWE-2012-L-89594

The purpose of this Bill is 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 Person Board, to create an Older Persons Fund and to provide for matters connected therewith, or incidental thereto.

In more detail, the individual clauses of the Bill provide as follows:
Clause 1
This clause gives the short title of the Bill and provide for the fixing of date of operation by President through a statutory instrument.

Clause 2
The terms used in this Bill are defined in this clause.

Clause 3
This clause establishes the office of Director for Older Persons Affairs who will be responsible for coordinating the activities of the Older Persons Board. The Director will perform his duties in accordance with such general directions as the Minister may issue from time to time.

Clause 4
This clause establishes the Older Persons Board and also provides for the appointment of members of the Board by the Minister. This clause also provide for the appointment of the Chairperson and Vice-Chairperson of the Board, the conditions of service for members of the Board and the procedure at meetings of the board.

Clause 5
This clause deals with disqualification for appointment as a member of the Board. In particular, persons not ordinarily resident in Zimbabwe will not qualify for appointment.

Clause 6
Termination of appointment as members of the Board is provided for by this clause. A member of the Board may resign voluntarily. The Minister is also empowered to terminate the appointment of any Board member in circumstances outlined in this clause.

Clause 7
The functions of the Older Persons Board are provided for by this clause. Basically the Board will be responsible for formulating and designing policies meant to ensure the well-being, care and protection of older persons. This clause also empowers the Board to set up committees to which certain of its functions may be delegated.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Prisons (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011 (No. 9), SI 149/2011. -

Adoption: 2011-12-23 | ZWE-2011-R-89595

Sets out the dietary requirements for prisoners. The principle regulations, Prisons (General) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 196/2003), are amended.

Repeals the Prisons (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2011(No. 8), published in Statutory Instrument No. 97 of 2011.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment (General) Regulations, 2010 (SI 21 of 2010). -

Adoption: 2010-01-29 | ZWE-2010-R-85400

Made under the Indigenisation and Empowerment Act [Chapter 14:33].

1. Title and date of commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Objective of regulations.
4. Every business to notify extent of present or future compliance with indigenisation.
5. Approval and amendment of indigenisation implementation plans and prescription of thresholds and timeframes.
6. Indigenisation of merged or restructured businesses.
7. Indigenisation of unbundled or demerged businesses.
8. Indigenisation where controlling interests in businesses are relinquished.
9. Indigenisation of projected or proposed investments.
10. Persons or parties responsible for submitting forms, making notifications, etc..
11. Proof of compliance with Act.
12. Extent to which procured goods and services are to be subcontracted to indigenous Zimbabweans.
13. Indigenisation and empowerment assessment rating.
14. Employee share ownership schemes or trusts.
15. Identification of potential counterparties to notifiable transactions.
16. Valuation of businesses where truth or accuracy of valuation disputed.
17. Persons acting as fronts to be prosecuted.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

National Security Council Act (Act No. 2 of 2009). -

Adoption: 2009 | Date of entry into force: 2009-03-04 | ZWE-2009-L-85402

Provides for the establishment, composition, functions and meetings of the Zimbabwe National Security Council.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (General) (Amendment) Regulations, 2008 (No. 2) (S.I. 64 of 2008).

Adoption: 2008 | ZWE-2008-R-78586

Amends the title of the Labour Relations (General) Regulations, 1993 which is henceforward to be called the Labour (General) Regulations, 1993 and also amends the Labour Inspectorate Inspection Form by inserting a new paragraph into Schedule 2 concerning HIV/AIDS.

Zimbabwe - - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 19) Act, 2008. -

Adoption: 2008 | Date of entry into force: 2009-02-13 | ZWE-2008-C-84787

Makes a large number of amendments to the Constitution. In particular replaces Chapter II concerning citizenship; section 18 concerning public offer's functions to observe and uphold the law; section 23 concerning political rights; section 31G concerning the oath for members of Cabinet; section 41 concerning tenure of seats of members;
section 57 concerning standing orders; sections 61 and 61A are repealed; section 109 concerning general provisions as to commissions; New Chapter XB is inserted concerning Other Independent Commissions; sections 108A and 108B are repealed; section 113 concerning interpretation; section 114 concerning transitional provisions.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Specification of Minimum Wages) (Amendment) Notice, 2007 (No. 12) - SI 47/2007. -

Adoption: 2007-02-16 | ZWE-2007-R-85411

The Schedule to the Labour (Specification of Minimum Wages) Notice, 1996 (SI 70 of 1996), is amended by the repeal of Part I and its substitution with a new Part I.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Labour Relations (Domestic Workers) Employment (Amendment) Regulations, 2007 (No. 17) - SI 46/2007. -

Adoption: 2007-02-16 | ZWE-2007-L-85412

Section 6 of the Labour Relations (Domestic Workers) Employment (Amendment) Regulations, 1992 is repealed and substitute with a new section on accommodation, transport, lights and fuel. Also amends the first schedule concerning grading and wages and the second schedule concerning monthly minimum allowances.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Public Order and Security Amendment Act, 2007 (Act No. 18 of 2007). -

Adoption: 2007 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-11 | ZWE-2007-L-85371

Amends the Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17], section 2 (interpretation) by inserting a new definitions. Also amends section 4 (regulating authorities), and replaces sections 23-27 and 29.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Act, 2007 (Act 14, 2007). -

Adoption: 2007 | Date of entry into force: 2008-03-07 | ZWE-2007-L-85407

Provides for support measures for the further indigenisation of the economy and for the economic empowerment of indigenous
Zimbabweans. Establishes the National Indigenisation and Economic Empowerment Board and its functions and management as well as the National Indigenisation and Economic
Empowerment Fund. Creates the National Indigenisation and Empowerment Charter.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Amendment Act, 2007 (Act 20, 2007). -

Adoption: 2007 | Date of entry into force: 2008-01-11 | ZWE-2007-L-85408

Amends section 2 of Cap. 10:27 (interpretation) and inserts new sections 38 (Establishment and composition of Zimbabwe Media Commission), 39 (Functions of Zimbabwe Media Commission), Part VIIA (Media Council) and makes a number of other minor amendments to the Act.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

National Biotechnology Authority Act (Act 3, 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-09-01 | ZWE-2006-L-85413

Establishes the National Biotechnology Authority whose function shall be to support and manage biotechnology research, development and application. Provides for the constitution of a board of the Authority, the establishment of the National Biotechnology Fund for the development of the products of biotechnology and the fixing of standards of quality and other matters relating to products of biotechnology produced in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Zimbabwe Council for Higher Education Act (Act 1, 2006) [Chapter 25:08]. -

Adoption: 2006-04-28 | ZWE-2006-L-85415

PART I - PRELIMINARY
1. Short title and date of commencement.
2. Interpretation.

PART II - ESTABLISHMENT OF THE ZIMBABWE COUNCIL FOR HIGHER EDUCATION
3. Establishment of Council.
4. Seal of Council.
5. Objects and powers of Council.
6. Functions of Council.
7. Membership of Council.
8. Responsibility of the Minister.
9. Secretariat of Council.

PART III - REGISTRATION OF PRIVATE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
10. Registration of private institutions.
11. Provision and final registration of private institutions.
12. Provisions to be contained in charters of private institutions.
13. Amendment of charters of private institutions.
14. Revocation of charters of private institutions.

PART IV - PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER EDUCATION
15. Establishment of public institutions.
16. Declaration of institutions of higher education.
17. Closure or merger of public institutions.

PART V - INSTITUTIONAL STANDARDS AND ACCREDITATION
18. Publication of institutional quality assurance standards and evaluation of institutions.
19. Basis of accreditation.
20. Effect of accreditation.
21. Reports of institutions to Council.

PART VI - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS
22. Funds of Council.
23. Investment of monies not immediately required by Council.
24. Financial year.
25. Accounts of Council.
26. Audit of Council accounts.
27. Annual report.

PART VII - GENERAL
28. Immunity.
29. Repeal of Cap. 25:08 and savings.
30. Regulations.
31. Transitional provisions.

FIRST SCHEDULE: Powers of the Council.
SECOND SCHEDULE: Provisions applicable to the Council.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Court Rules, 2006 (S.I. 59 of 2006) [Cap. 28:01]. -

Adoption: 2006-04 | ZWE-2006-R-73664

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Service of Documents
Part III - Determination of Matters by Labour Court
Part IV - General

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour (National Employment Code of Conduct) Regulations, 2006 (S.I. No. 15 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006-01-27 | ZWE-2006-R-73402

Provides a code of conduct for the termination of a contract of employment for disciplinary reasons. It defines the meaning of misconduct, sets out the steps to take for termination of the contract and provides measures for disciplinary procedures. It also includes regulations for penalties and appeals. The Labour Relations (General Conditions of Employment) (Termination of Employment) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. No. 130 of 2003) are repealed.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour (Terminal Benefits and Entitlements of Agriculture Employees affected by Compulsory Acquisition) (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (No. 1 of 2006). Statutory Instrument No. 233 of 2006. -

Adoption: 2006 | ZWE-2006-R-75454

Amends section 3 (compensation to workers).

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Domestic Workers) Employment (Amendment) Regulations, 2006 (No. 16 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006 | ZWE-2006-R-75455

Replaces section 6 and First Schedule (wages).

Zimbabwe - - Miscellaneous (circular, directive, legal notice, instruction, etc.)

Labour Relations (Specification of Minimum Wages) (Amendment) Notice, 2006 (No. 11 of 2006). Statutory Instrument No. 98 of 2006). -

Adoption: 2006 | ZWE-2006-M-75456

Amends the Schedule (minimum monthly wage).

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Domestic Violence Act [Chapter 5:16] (Act 14/2006). -

Adoption: 2006 | Date of entry into force: 2007-02-26 | ZWE-2006-L-85410

PART I - Preliminary
1. Short title and date of commencement.
2. Interpretation.
3. Meaning of domestic violence and its scope.
4. Offence of domestic violence and acts excluded from its scope.

PART II - Duties Of Police And Powers Of Arrest In Respect Of Domestic Violence
5. Duties of police officers in relation to domestic violence.
6. Arrest by police officer without warrant.

PART III - Protection Orders
7. Application for protection order.
8. Determination of application.
9. Issue of interim protection order.
10. Issue of protection order.
11. Contents of protection order.
12. Application for revocation, variation or extension of protection orders.
13. Issue of further copies of orders and warrants of arrest.
14. Enforcement of protection orders.

PART IV - Anti-Domestic Violence Counsellors And Anti-Domestic Violence Council
15. Anti-domestic violence counsellors.
16. Anti-Domestic Violence Council.

PART V - General
17. General provisions as to ofences.
18. Special jurisdiction of local courts.
19. Regulations.

Zimbabwe - - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 17) Act, 2005. -

Adoption: 2005-09-16 | ZWE-2005-C-72087

Inserts new section 16A "Agricultural land acquired for resettlement and other purposes", a new section 33 on the Parliament and adds a new Part 2 in Chapter V entitled "The Senate".

Amends sections 22 on "protection of freedom of movement", 23 on "protection from discrimination on the grounds of race, etc.", 31F on "vote of no confidence in Government", 38, 40, 40B, 41, 45 to 47, 52, 54, 61, 91, 113 and Schedules 3, 4 and 7.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Labour Amendment Act, 2005 (No. 7 of 2005). -

Adoption: 2005 | ZWE-2005-L-72878

Amends sections 2, 2A, 3, 11, 12, 12B, 12C, 13, 18, 23, 25, 29, 30, 40, 45, 48, 51, 63, 74, 76, 79, 81, 86, 89, 92A, 93, 98, 106, and 107 of the principal Act and repeals sections 22 and 97. It also substitutes new text into sections 19 and 83 and inserts new sections 82B (administration of Part XI), 90A (procedure and evidence in the Labour Court), and 92D (appeals to the Labour Court no provided for elsewhere in this Act). The Act also repeals section 56 of the Export Processing Zones Act [Chapter 14:07].

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Electoral Act [Chapter 2:13]. -

Adoption: 2004-01-21 | ZWE-2004-L-85404

Provides for the Registrar General of Voters and constituency registrars. Makes provision for the registration of voters and for the lodging of objections thereto. Provides for the preparation, compilation and maintenance of voters rolls as well as the functions of the
Zimbabwe Electoral Commission with respect to observers. Prescribes the residence qualifications of voters and the procedure for the nomination and election of candidates to and the filling in of vacancies in Parliament as well as the elections to the office of the President and local authority elections. Contain offences and penalties, and provides for the prevention of electoral malpractices in connection with elections. Establishes the Electoral Court and provide for its functions and make provision for the hearing and determination of election petitions.

Repeals the Electoral Act [Chapter 2:01].

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act [Chapter 9:23] (No. 23/2004). -

Adoption: 2004 | Date of entry into force: 2006-07-01 | ZWE-2004-L-72803

The Roman-Dutch Criminal law no longer applies to the extent that this Code expressly or impliedly enacts, re-enacts, amends, modifies or repeals that law.
Chapter I - Preliminary
Chapter II - Elements of criminal liability
Chapter III - Crimes against the State
Chapter IV - Crimes against public order
Chapter V - Crimes against the person
Chapter VI - Property crimes
Chapter VII - Crimes involving dangerous drugs
Chapter VIII - Computer-related crimes
Chapter IX - Bribery and corruption
Chapter X - Crimes against law enforcement and public administration
Chapter XI - Crimes against the administration of justice
Chapter XII - Unfinalised crimes: threats, incitement, conspiracy and attempt
Chapter XIII - Participation or assistance in the commission of crimes
Chapter XIV - General defences and mitigating factors
Chapter XV - Permissible verdicts
Chapter XVI - General
In addition to the Acts listed below which are found in NATLEX, the following Acts are also repealed: Aircraft (offences) Act [Chapter 9:01]; Concealment of Birth Act [Chapter 9:04]; Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 9:15]; Miscellaneous Offences Act [Chapter 68 of the 1974 Revised Edition of the Laws]; Witchcraft Suppression Act [Chapter 9:19].

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour (Settlement of Disputes) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 217 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-10-24 | ZWE-2003-R-73408

Sets out the Labour Officer's role in conciliation and in referring matters to arbitration. Also sets out regulations for the representation of parties, procedures after reference to arbitration and voting by secret ballot when employees or employers have decided to resort to collective job action to resolve disputes in terms of section 104 of the Labour Act.

Repeal the Labour Relations (Settlement of Disputes) Regulations, 1993 (S.I. 30 of 1993).

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Retrenchment) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 186 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003-09-12 | ZWE-2003-R-73404

Regulates the retrenchment of less than 5 employees in any six month period including the giving of notice, the establishemnt of a Retrenchment Board and approval of retrenchment. These Regulations repeal the Labour Relations (Retrenchment) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 132 of 2003). Retrenchments of 5 employees and over are dealt with under sections 12C and D of the Labour Act.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Protection Against Any Acts of Interference Between Workers' Orgnisation and Employers' Organisation) Regulations, 2003 (S.I. 131 of 2003).

Adoption: 2003 | ZWE-2003-R-68698

Defines "workers' organisation" in the regulations as a trade union, staff association or worker's committee as defined by the Labour Relations Act. Workers' and employers' organisations shall enjoy adequate protection against any acts of interference by each other or each other's agents or members in their establishment, functioning or administration. No employer or employers' organisation shall interfere with a workers' organisation or its agents or members with respect to the establishment, functioning or administration of the workers' organisation.
It shall be considered an act of interference for an employer or employers' organisation to promote or finance a workers' organisation under the domination of the employer. Offenders against the regulation shall be liable to a fine or imprisonment.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Health (Control of Tobacco) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. 264 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-10 | ZWE-2002-R-97684

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy (Registration, Accreditation and Levy) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. 169C of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-06-15 | ZWE-2002-R-62117

Regulates application for registration of mass media services and news agencies, as well as application for accreditation of journalists. Also provides for application for renewal of registration and accreditation and for levy payable to Media and Information Fund. Schedules contain prescribed forms for application.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Terminal Benefits and Entitlements of Agricultural Employees Affected by Compulsory Acquisition) (Amendment) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 101 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-04-19 | ZWE-2002-R-62118

Provides for establishment of Agricultural Employees' Compensation Committee. A function of Committee shall be to determine what terminal benefits and entitlements, if any, are due to any employee of an employer in respect of whom Committee received notification of payment of compensation for land compulsorily acquired.