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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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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.

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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 - Constitutional law - 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 - Constitutional law - 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."

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 8) Act, 1989

Adoption: 1994-02 | ZWE-1994-C-36983

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 12) Act, 1993

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-C-36987

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 13) Act, 1993

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-C-36988

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 12) Act, 1993.

Adoption: 1993 | ZWE-1993-C-42862

Contains various amendments relating to the police force, defence force and prison service.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rural District Councils (Election) Regulations, 1992 (S.I. No. 392 of 1992)

Adoption: 1992-11-13 | ZWE-1992-R-31953

Provides for rules in respect of nomination of candidates, procedure before commencement of poll, procedure at poll, voting by post, procedure after close of poll and elections in commercial wards.

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 10) Act, 1990

Adoption: 1990 | ZWE-1990-C-36985

Zimbabwe - Constitutional law - Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 11) Act, 1990

Adoption: 1990 | ZWE-1990-C-36986

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 9) Act, 1989

Adoption: 1989 | ZWE-1989-C-36984

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 6) Act, 1987 (No. 15 of 1987)

Adoption: 1987 | Date of entry into force: 1987-09-21 | ZWE-1987-C-36981

Provisions in respect to elections.

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 7) Act, 1987 (No. 23 of 1987)

Adoption: 1987 | ZWE-1987-C-36982

Substitutes Chapter IV relating to the executive.

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Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No. 5) Act 1985.

Adoption: 1985 | ZWE-1985-C-1574

Act to amend the Constitution of Zimbabwe. Amends ss. 35, 40, 61, 70 and 87 and inserts a new s. 111A in the Constitution promulgated in 1979.

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Zimbabwe Constitution Order 1979 (S.I. 1979/1600 of the United Kingdom). -

Adoption: 1979-12-06 | Date of entry into force: 1980-04-18 | ZWE-1979-C-492

Schedule: Constitution of Zimbabwe. Consolidation available.