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Zimbabwe - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Terminal Benefits and Entitlements of Agricultural Employees Affected by Compulsory Acquisition) Regulations, 2002 (S.I. No. 6 of 2002).

Adoption: 2002-01-11 | ZWE-2002-R-62119

Determines amount to be paid by employer to employee in the event that it became necessary for the employer to terminate the employment of employee because farm or part of farm belonging to the employer has been compulsorily acquired for resettlement or other purposes in terms of the Land Acquisition Act. Also determines when employment is deemed to have been terminated because of compulsory acquisition. Establishes Agricultural Employees' Compensation Committee. Determines when terminal benefits and entitlements due may be deducted from compensation payable to employer.

Zimbabwe - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Environmental Management Act [Chapter 20:27] (No. 13/2002). -

Adoption: 2002 | ZWE-2002-L-72825

Part I - Preliminary
Part II - General principles of environmental management and functions of Minister
Part III - National Environment Council
Part IV - Environmental Management Agency
Part V - Environment Management Board
Part VI - Staff of agency
Part VII - Financial provisions relating to agency
Part VIII - Environment Fund
Part IX - Environmental Quality Standards
Part X - Environmental Plans
Part XI - Environmental Impact Assessments, Audit and Monitoring of Projects
Part XII - Conservantion and Improvement of Environment
Part XIII - Control of Invasive Alien Species
PArt IV - Appeals
Part XV - International Obligations and Commitments
Part XVI - General

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Domestic Workers) Employment (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (No. 11).

Adoption: 2001-10-19 | ZWE-2001-R-60638

Made under Labour Relations Act. Amends Section 3 of Labour Relations (Domestic Workers) Employment Regulations 1992 by inserting a new definition of "domestic worker" and of "qualified sick persons-minder". Repeals Section 6 of these Regulations.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Specification of Minimum Wages) (Amendment) Notice, 2001 (No. 7).

Adoption: 2001-10-02 | ZWE-2001-R-60637

Made under Labour Relations Act. Amends Section 4 of Labour Relations (Specification of Mimimum Wages) Notice 1996 by inserting a definition of "agro-based industry".

Zimbabwe - - 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 - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Manpower Planning and Development (Non-Government Vocational and Technical Training Institutions) Regulations, 2001 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2001-01-26 | ZWE-2001-R-58736

Amends Manpower Planning and Development (Non-Government Vocational and Technical Training Institutions Regulations 1996) with regard to fees for application for registration and for certificate of registration. Also makes provision for exemption from registration.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service (Pensions) (Amendment) Regulations, 2001 (No. 4).

Adoption: 2001-01-19 | Date of entry into force: 2001-01-01 | ZWE-2001-R-58738

Amends Public Service (Pensions) Regulations 1992. Redefines several terms of the amended regulations, such as "approved service", "child", "contributor", "junior employee", "gratuity", "member", and "pensionable emoluments". Also determines which persons shall be required or permitted to contribute, and makes provision for benefits on abolition of office, benefits on resignation, and refund of contributions to member who is discharged during probationary period.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pensions Review Notice, 2001 (No. 28).

Adoption: 2001 | ZWE-2001-R-60636

Made under Pensions Act. Makes provision for determination of pension of polygamous widows, increases in different types of pensions, temporarily commuted designated pension, disability pension where degree of disability is not final, as well as for deferred and other delayed pensions.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Children's Protection and Adoption Amendment Act, 2001 (No. 23).

Adoption: 2001 | ZWE-2001-L-62444

Makes miscellaneous amendments to Children's Protection and Adoption Act. Inter alia provides for definition of "hazardous labour" in relation to child or young person. Such work means work (a) which is likely to jeopardise or interfere with education of child or young person; (b) involving contact with hazardous substance; (c) involving underground mining; (d) that exposes child or young person to electronically-powered hand-tools, cutting or grinding blades; (e) that exposes child or young person to extreme heat, cold, noise or whole body vibration; (f) that is night shift work. Provides for establishment of Child Welfare Council and Child Welfare Fund. Also regulates foreign adoptions.

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

National Social Security Authority (Accident Prevention and Workers' Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Notice, 2000 (No. 18).

Adoption: 2000-12-08 | ZWE-2000-M-58737

Amends Section 46 of National Social Security Authority (Accident Prevention and Workers' Compensation Scheme) Notice 1990 by substituting $ 10 000,00 for $ 4 000,00. Also repeals Section 46 of the National Social Security Authority (Accident Prevention and Workers' Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Notice 1995.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Pharmacy Technicians (Training) Regulations 2000 (S.I. 298 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-11-24 | ZWE-2000-R-57928

Makes provision for pharmacy technician's diploma, training centres, admission to training courses, recognition of previous training outside Zimbabwe, instruction of trainees, final examination, and grant of diploma.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Radio-active Substances: General) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 294 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-11-17 | ZWE-2000-R-57929

Makes provision for possession, storage, use and importation of radio-active substances; issue of licenses, alteration and cancellation of licences; duties of licence holders; as well as offences and penalties.

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

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Transport Operating Industry (S.I. No. 152 of 2001).

Adoption: 2000-10-31 | ZWE-2000-M-79480

Collective agreement made between the Transport Operators' Association and the Zimbabwe Rural Transport Organization on one part and the Transport and General Workers' Union. Lays down the conditions of service in the industry with respect to wages, hours of work, payment for overtime and night driving, deductions, holidays and leave, contract and notice, protective clothing and ID cards, termination of employment. Also contains special provisions with respect to taxi-drivers, casual employees and boat crew.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rural Land (Farm Sizes) (Amendment) Regulations, 2000 (No. 1).

Adoption: 2000-10-10 | ZWE-2000-R-58142

Amends Rural Land (Farm Sizes) Regulations 1999 with regard to maximum farm sizes in Natural Regions I-V.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

General Nurses (Training) Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 245 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-09-15 | ZWE-2000-R-57659

Comprehensive legislation on the training of nurses. Makes provision for a diploma in general nursing, recognition of nurses' training schools, training to be at nurses' training schools, period of training, recognition of previous training outside Zimbabwe, instruction of student nurses, conduct during training, assessments and clinical practice during training, final examinations, the granting of diplomas in general nursing, and some related matters.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Powers Temporary Land Acquisition Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 148A).

Adoption: 2000-08-02 | ZWE-2000-R-56739

Temporarily amends and/or repeals various sections of the Land Acquisition Act, 1992. Establishes a Compensation Committee and sets out procedures for its operation, addressing, inter alia, access to compensation, payment and appeals.

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

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Commercial Sectors (S.I. 236 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-07-19 | Date of entry into force: 2000-07-01 | ZWE-2000-M-57388

Amends previous collective bargaining agreements with regard to minimum wages, and provides for increased wages for existing employees.

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

National Social Security Authority (Accident Prevention and Workers' Compensation Scheme) (Amendment) Notice, 2000 (No. 17 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-06-30 | ZWE-2000-M-57277

Amends Sixth Schedule to the National Social Security Authority (Accident Prevention and Workers' Compensation Scheme) Notice 1990 by providing for employers' assessment for the year ending 31 December 2000.

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

Pensions Review (No. 27) Notice, 2000.

Adoption: 2000-06-02 | ZWE-2000-M-56814

Provides for increases in various pensions, including pensions of polygamous widows. Also provides for minimum pension payments, temporarily commuted designated pensions, disability pensions where the degree of disability is not final, as well as deferred and other delayed pensions.

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

National Social Security Authority (Pension and other Benefits Scheme) (Amendment) Notice, 2000 (No. 5 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-05-19 | ZWE-2000-M-56815

Amends Section 33 of the National Social Security Authority (Pension and other Benefits Scheme) Notice, 1993, by repealing subsection 7.

Zimbabwe - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Domestic Workers) Employment (Amendment) Regulations, 2000 (No. 9 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-03-24 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-01 | ZWE-2000-R-56993

Repeals the first and second schedules to the Labour Relatins (Domestic Workers) Employment Regulations (No. 377 of 1992) and, thereby, raises domestic workers' wages by 35 per cent and minimum allowances by 70 per cent.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Hazardous Substances and Articles (Waste Management) Regulations, 2000 (No. 37 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-02-25 | Date of entry into force: 2000-03-01 | ZWE-2000-R-56816

Provides for waste management plans and targets; regulates waste collection and management enterprises; determines principles governing the collection and management of waste oils, hazardous wastes, and problematic substances or articles; and regulates consignment, delivery and transportation of hazardous wastes and waste oils as well as some related matters.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service Regulations, 2000 (S.I. 1 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000-01-03 | ZWE-2000-R-56419

Regulates appointment, performance appraisal and career mobility (Part II); resignation, termination of employment and retirement (Part III); grading and salaries (Part IV); allowances (Part V); indemnification of drivers (Part VI); leave (Part VII); disciplinary procedure (Part VIII); grievance procedure (Part IX); and related matters.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Agricultural Land Settlement Amendment Act, 2000 (No. 2 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-L-56829

Amends the Agricultural Land Settlement Act by providing for the establishment of an Agricultural Land Settlement Board. Regulates its functions, composition, and internal proceedings.

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

Labour Relations (Specification of Minimum Wages)(Amendment) Notice (No. 5 of 2000).

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-M-57005

Repeals S.I. 70 of 1996, establishing a new minimum wage for employees whose remuneration is not otherwise fixed.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Immigration (Amendment) Act 1999 (No. 8 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-L-57276

Amends Immigration Act with regard to, inter alia, marriages of convenience and liability of air carriers where passengers fail to produce valid documents.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

Insurance and Pensions Commission Act (No. 7 of 2000). -

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-L-57318

Provides for the establishment of the Insurance and Pensions Commission to supervise, regulate, develop and administer the business and operation of insurance companies and pension funds; the establishment of a Board of the Commission; the Comission's functions, powers and management; the funds of the Commission, and for some related matters.

Zimbabwe - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Land Acquisition Amendment Act, 2000 (No. 15).

Adoption: 2000 | ZWE-2000-L-58144

Amends Land Acquisition Act, mainly with regard to land to be acquired for resettlement purposes and payment of compensation. Also establishes a compensation committee and procedures for assessing compensation.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Rural Land (Farm Sizes) Regulations 1999 (S.I. No. 419 of 1999).

Adoption: 1999-12-24 | ZWE-1999-R-58143

Defines different "natural regions", and sets forth maximum farm size in each region. Also makes provision for powers of Director of the Department of Agricultural Technical and Extension Services in the Ministry of Lands and Agriculture, monitoring of shareholding in companies that own farms, and settlement of disputes.

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

Collective Bargaining Agreement: Motor Industry (S.I. 237 of 2000).

Adoption: 1999-12-07 | Date of entry into force: 2000-01-01 | ZWE-1999-M-57387

Amends Collective Bargaining Agreement of 1995 with regard to rules of the motor industry pension fund, death in service before the normal retirement date, and payment of death benefits.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (Medical or Professional Undertakings) (Employment) (Amendment) Regulations, 1999 (No. 3).

Adoption: 1999-04-09 | ZWE-1999-R-52662

Sets forth gradings and wages for employees in medical and professional undertakings. Repeals S.I. No. 373 of 1998.

Zimbabwe - - 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 - - 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 - - Law, Act

Forest Amendment Act, 1999 (No. 8).

Adoption: 1999 | ZWE-1999-L-58147

Amends Forest Act with regard to, inter alia, duties and functions of Commission constituted under this Act.

Zimbabwe - - Law, Act

National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe Act [Chapter 15:14]. -

Adoption: 1999 | ZWE-1999-L-58146

Makes provision for the establishment of the National AIDS Council of Zimbabwe, and its structure, functions and powers. Also provides for other measures to combat the spread of the Human Immuno-Deficiency Virus and the Acquired Immune-Deficiency Syndrome, and for the promotion, coordination, and implementation of programmes and measures to limit or prevent their spread.

Zimbabwe - - 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 - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Labour Relations (HIV and AIDS) Regulations (S.I. 202 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-08-14 | ZWE-1998-R-52042

Requires employers to provide information and education regarding the transmission of HIV and to promote safe sex practices. Prohibits employers from requiring employees to undergo HIV testing or to disclose HIV status. No employer shall terminate or discriminate against an employee on the grounds of HIV status. Further provides that HIV status shall not affect eligibility for employee benefits or sickness and compassionate leave. In employment where HIV transmission is a risk, employers shall ensure precautions and supply protective equipment.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Public Service (Formation and Recognition of Association or Organisations) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. 45 of 1998).

Adoption: 1998-02-27 | ZWE-1998-R-57957

Deals with formation and recognition of public service associations or organisations. Makes provision for the formation of associations or organisations, provisional recognition of associations or organisations, confirmation of recognition, privileges of recognised associations or organisations, unrecognised associations or organisations, membership dues, certificate of recognition, and suspension or withdrawal of recognition.

Zimbabwe - - Regulation, Decree, Ordinance

Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) (Labour Relations) Regulations, 1998 (S.I. No. 368A of 1998).

Adoption: 1998 | ZWE-1998-R-51507

Made under the Presidential Powers (Temporary Measures) Act (Chapter 10:20). Defines "unlawful collective action" as a strike, boycott, lockout, sit-in, stay-away or other action which is prohibited by subsection 104(3) of the Labour Relations Act or which resists the law of the government or seeks to induce or compell the government to alter a law. Allows the Labour Minister to suspend the registration of trade unions, employers' organizations, or federations which are associated with unlawful collective actions, provided reasonable opportunity is given for such organizations to make representations in the matter. Provides additional penalties for employers, officials of workers' and employers' organizations, and other persons who associate themselves with unlawful collective action. S. 7 provides for civil liability for persons or organizations which encourage or organize unlawful actions. S. 8 allows employers to dismiss employees without approval of the Minister on the grounds of participation in an unlawful action.

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

Law and Order (Maintenance) (Holding of Public Gatherings) Directions, 1998 (S.I. 188 of 1998) (Cap. 11:07).

Adoption: 1998 | ZWE-1998-M-54429

Requires that public authorities be notified of public gatherings and sets forth rules governing public gatherings. These rules shall not apply to, inter alia, trade union meetings or related activities.