Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe 2013, as amended to 2023
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    (2) The principles of good governance, which bind the State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level, include—

    (i) recognition of the rights of—

    (iii) women, the elderly, youths and children;

    (j) the equitable sharing of national resources, including land;
    … (Sec. 3)
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    (1) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must endeavour to facilitate rapid and equitable development, and in particular must take measures to—
    (a) promote private initiative and self-reliance;
    (b) foster agricultural, commercial, industrial, technological and scientific development;
    (c) foster the development of industrial and commercial enterprises in order to empower Zimbabwean citizens; and
    (d) bring about balanced development of the different areas of Zimbabwe, in particular a proper balance in the development of rural and urban areas.
    … (Sec. 13)
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    (2) The State must adopt reasonable policies and measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to ensure that children—
    (a) enjoy family or parental care, or appropriate care when removed from the family environment;
    … (Sec. 19)
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    (2) The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must endeavour to secure—

    (d) the implementation of measures such as family care that enable women to enjoy a real opportunity to work. (Sec. 24)
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    The State and all institutions and agencies of government at every level must protect and foster the institution of the family and in particular must endeavour, within the limits of the resources available to them, to adopt measures for—
    (a) the provision of care and assistance to mothers, fathers and other family members who have charge of children; and
    … (Sec. 25)
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    The State must take all practical measures, within the limits of the resources available to it, to provide social security and social care to those who are in need. (Sec. 30)
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    (1) Public administration in all tiers of government, including institutions and agencies of the State, and government-controlled entities and other public enterprises, must be governed by the democratic values and principles enshrined in this Constitution, including the following principles—

    (d) services must be provided impartially, fairly, equitably and without bias;
    … (Sec. 194)
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    (2) Members of the Zimbabwe Land Commission must—
    (a) be chosen for their integrity and competence in, and knowledge and understanding of, the best practices in land management and administration; and
    (b) reflect the diversity of Zimbabwe’s population, in particular its regional interests and gender balance.
    … (Sec. 296)
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Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe 2013, as amended to 2023 (English). According to Sec. 6(1): “The following languages, namely Chewa, Chibarwe, English, Kalanga, Koisan, Nambya, Ndau, Ndebele, Shangani, Shona, sign language, Sotho, Tonga, Tswana, Venda and Xhosa, are the officially recognised languages of Zimbabwe.”

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Chapter 3 on Citizenship.
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Fifth Schedule on Procedure as to Bills and Other Matters in Parliament (Sections 130 and 131).
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Second Schedule on Limitations on Rights during Public Emergencies (Section 87).
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Chapter 14 on Provincial and Local Government.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.
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Chapter 4 on Declaration of Rights.