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Zimbabwe - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - Law, Act

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

Adoption: 2018 | ZWE-2018-L-110808

Zimbabwe - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

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

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

Zimbabwe - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - Law, Act

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

Adoption: 2013 | ZWE-2013-L-101343

Zimbabwe - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - 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 - General provisions - Law, Act

Public Order and Security Act [Chapter 11:17] (Act 1/2002, 6/2005). -

Adoption: 2002-01-22 | ZWE-2002-L-85399

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - Offences against Constitutional Government and Public Security
Part III - Offences against Public Order
Part IV - Public Gatherings
Part V - Enforcement and Preservation of Public Order and Security
Part VI - General

Repeals the Law and Order (Maintenance) Act [Chapter 11:07].

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, [Chapter 10:27]. -

Adoption: 2002 | ZWE-2002-L-62408

Comprehensive legislation on public's right to access to records and information held by public bodies. Part I contains general provisions. Part II regulates access to information, including modalities of request and response. Part III contains provisions regarding protected information. Part IV deals with information pertaining to third parties. Establishes requirement to notify third party if information concerned pertains to third party. Part V provides for collection, protection and retention of personal information, and Part VI for use and disclosure of personal information by public bodies. Part VII establishes Media and Information Commission, and regulates its functions and powers. Part VIII establishes Media and Information Fund. Parts IX and X deal with power of, and review by Commission. Part XI provides for regulation of Mass Media Services. Part XII deals with activities of journalists. Finally, Part XIII contains general provisions.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2002 (No. 17 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002 | Date of entry into force: 2003-03-07 | ZWE-2002-L-63380

Makes miscellaneous amendments to Labour Relations Act and Public Service Act. The Labour Relations Act is now to be cited as the Labour Act [Chapter 28:01]. Inter alia provides for extension of purpose of Labour Relations Act to include advancement of social justice and democracy in the workplace. Also makes provision for prohibition of forced labour; prohibition of sex discrimination; employment of young persons; duration, particulars and termination of employment contract; remuneration and deductions from remuneration; dismissal; retrenchment; sick leave and other types of leave; work councils; and Labour Court.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Anti-Personnel Mines (Prohibition) Act [Chapter 11:19]. -

Adoption: 2001-03-16 | ZWE-2001-L-101331

To enable effect to be given within Zimbabwe to the Convention on the Prohibition of the Use, Stockpiling, Production and Transfer of Anti-Personnel Mines and on their Destruction, signed at Oslo, Norway, on the 18th September, 1997.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Labour Relations Amendment Act, 2000 (H.B. 24 of 2000).

Adoption: 2001-02-01 | ZWE-2001-L-58735

Amends Labour Relations Act and Public Service Act on the basis of recommendations of the ILO. Makes provision for prohibition of forced labour and sexual harassment; employment of young persons; maternity leave; composition, procedure and functions of work councils; registration and certification of trade unions; settlement of labour disputes; collective bargaining agreements; as well as several matters concerning the Labour Court.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Criminal Penalties Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 22).

Adoption: 2001 | ZWE-2001-L-62464

Makes provision for increases in general level of fines in statutes through statutory instrument. Amends Section 3 of Interpretation Act and inserts new section in Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act. Also amends penalty provisions in a number of other acts.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Sexual Offences Act, 2001 (No. 8). -

Adoption: 2001 | ZWE-2001-L-64993

Amends criminal law regarding sexual offences. Divided into 6 parts. Part 1 contains preliminary provisions. Part 2 deals with extra-marital sexual intercourse with young persons and severely intellectually handicapped persons, Part 3 with non-consensual sexual acts, and Part 4 with suppression of prostitution. Part 5 makes provision for prevention of spread of HIV. Provides for offence of deliberate transmission of HIV, testing of sexual offenders for HIV infection, and presumption regarding HIV infection. Part 6 contains general provisions.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Constitution Amendment Act (No. 16 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-04-06 | ZWE-2000-L-57551

Amends the Constitution, providing for the compulsory acquisition of land and the creation of an Anti-Corruption Commission.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electoral (Amendment) Regulations, 2000 (No. 7 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-R-57386

Makes provision for the appointment of election monitors and observers as well as for a code of conduct for election agents, polling agents, monitors and observers.

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

Electoral Act (Modification) Notice, 2000 (161B of 2000).

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-M-57389

Makes provision for reduction of minimum period between nomination day and polling day, postal voting, opportunity for employees to vote, and general penalty.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Preservation of the Constitutional Government (Repeal) Act, 1999 (No. 7 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999 | ZWE-1999-L-57571

Repeals the Preservation of Constitutional Government Act.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Referendum Act (No. 24 /99).

Adoption: 1999 | ZWE-1999-L-58145

Regulates popular referenda in Zimbabwe. Deals with referendum proclamation, question or issue to be stated on ballot papers, persons entitled to vote, majorities necessary to decide questions at a referendum, declaration of results of a referendum, and appeals.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Export Processing Zones (Employment) Rules, 1998 (S.I. No. 372 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-12-11 | ZWE-1998-R-52617

Sets forth conditions of employment in export processing zones. Prohibits discrimination in employment and provides the right of membership in trade unions and the right to bargain collectively in export processing zones. Employees hired for three consecutive months shall be considered permanent employees. Sets forth benefits in case of death or injury, maternity benefit, hours of work, and overtime. Part V provides that workers may appoint workers' committees to represent them in trade unions, and Part VI provides for the establishment of Labour Boards which shall be empowered to settle disputes. Part VII provides the right to collective job action under specified circumstances. Occupational safety and health matters are addressed in Part VIII, which allows, inter alia, workers to stop work in face of a bona fide occupational hazard.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 15) Act, 1998.

Adoption: 1998 | Date of entry into force: 1998-06-30 | ZWE-1998-C-51619

Amends definition of "special court" in s. 4(a) of Article 92 and dates of the fiscal year.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Traditional Leaders Act (No. 25 of 1998) (Chapter 29).

Adoption: 1998 | ZWE-1998-L-57007

Provides for the appointment of various local government figures and defines their respective functions. Repeals the Chiefs and Headmen's Act and amends certain provisions of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act, the Communal Land Act and the Rural District Councils Act.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Private Business Corporations Regulations, 1997 (S.I. No. 101 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-05-02 | ZWE-1997-R-47390

Regulates registration and winding up of corporations. Made under the Private Business Corporations Act (Chapter 24:11). Repeals the Private Business Corporations Regulations, 1995 (S.I. 194 of 1995).

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Export Processing Zones (General) Regulations, 1997 (S.I. 60 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997-02-28 | ZWE-1997-R-52616

Regulates applications for investment licences and developer's permits.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Ombudsman Amendment Act, 1997 (No. 4 of 1997).

Adoption: 1997 | ZWE-1997-L-47401

Amends provisions of the Ombudsman Act (Chapter 10:18) regarding jurisdiction of the Ombudsman.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 14) Act, 1996.

Adoption: 1996 | ZWE-1996-C-45808

Amends provisions of the Zimbabwe Constitution regarding definition of citizenship, especially for persons born outside of wedlock or adopted children. Also amends certain provisions relating to civil rights. A new preamble to section 11 provides for limitations on certain protections in the public interest; an amendment to section 23 prohibits discrimination based on sex unless such an action would be in the interest of defence, safety, or "public morality."

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Competition Act, 1996 (No. 7 of 1996).

Adoption: 1996 | ZWE-1996-L-45809

Establishes an Industry and Trade Competition Commission to promote and maintain competition in the Zimbabwaen economy and prevent restrictive and unfair trade practices. The Commission shall also have the power to investigate mergers and monopoly situations. Schedule I lists prohibited trade practices such as bid-rigging, misleading advertising and collusive arrangements between competitors.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Law, Act

Arbitration Act, 1996 (Chapter 7:15). -

Adoption: 1996 | ZWE-1996-L-45807

Governs domestic and international commercial arbitration and applies, with modifications, the Model Law on International Commercial Arbitration adopted by the United Nations Commission on International Trade Law.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Electoral (Applications, Appeals and Petitions) Rules, 1995 (S.I. 74A of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-03-06 | ZWE-1995-R-41985

Provides rules for elections, regarding, inter alia: petitions regarding vacancies in Parliament, appeals regarding nomination of candidates, inspection of ballot papers, payment of disputed claims and election expenses, and election petitions.

Zimbabwe - General provisions - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Political Parties (Finance) Regulations, 1995 (S.I. 36 of 1995).

Adoption: 1995-01-27 | ZWE-1995-R-41986

Provides necessary form for registering a political party. Made under Political Parties (Finance) Act, 1992.