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92% of laws now aligned with Constitution
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About 92 percent of all laws enacted before the adoption of Zimbabwe's 2013 Constitution that contained unconstitutional elements have now been aligned with the charter, ensuring that the country's legal framework fully reflects the values and principles enshrined in the supreme law.
This milestone means that nearly all pre-2013 statutes have been reviewed, amended, or repealed where necessary to ensure consistency with the Constitution - a key step toward strengthening the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights.
At the same time, the Constitution has now been translated into all 16 officially recognised languages, broadening access and promoting inclusivity by enabling every Zimbabwean to understand their constitutional rights in their mother tongue.
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi revealed the progress during the Ministry's 2026–2030 Strategic Planning Workshop in Mutare, where officials reviewed achievements under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and set new priorities for NDS2.
Minister Ziyambi said the Ministry had made "significant progress" in modernising justice delivery, expanding access to legal services, and improving institutional accountability.
"The translation of the Constitution into all 16 languages has enhanced citizen participation and deepened constitutional awareness across the country," he said. "As a Ministry, we have ensured that 92 percent of all laws requiring alignment are now harmonised, reaffirming our commitment to upholding the Constitution."
He added that digital transformation was another major area of progress, with 76 percent of Companies and Intellectual Property Zimbabwe (CIPZ) processes now automated. The ongoing development of the Digital Land Administration Platform and the digitisation of historical deeds records were also helping safeguard national data and improve service efficiency.
"The ongoing digitisation of all historical deeds records will safeguard the integrity of our national records and improve efficiency in justice delivery," Minister Ziyambi said.
To close the justice gap, the Ministry has expanded the Legal Aid Directorate's presence to underserved areas, opening new offices in Chivhu, Chipinge, Gokwe, Chiredzi, Beitbridge, Binga, Plumtree, and Lupane - achieving 53 percent of its NDS1 coverage target.
"These new offices bring justice closer to the people, ensuring that citizens in rural and marginalised areas can access free and professional legal services," he said.
Looking ahead, Ziyambi said the Ministry would consolidate gains from NDS1 through evidence-based planning, a robust monitoring and evaluation framework, and institutional reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and equitable access to justice under NDS2.
Justice Permanent Secretary Mrs Vimbai Nyemba said the upcoming Strategic Plan would be anchored on fiscal discipline, transparency, and performance-based management.
"Our plan must be fully aligned with national fiscal and policy frameworks," she said. "All programmes must be costed, supported by credible implementation and cashflow plans, and climate-proofed to ensure sustainability."
She announced that all non-tax revenue streams would be automated by December 2026, with quarterly reporting to enhance transparency and compliance.
"Gender and disability-responsive budgeting is now mandatory and must be integrated into all fiscal planning," Mrs Nyemba said. "This ensures inclusivity and accountability in the allocation and use of public resources."
She added that the Ministry would adopt the Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM) system to improve accountability and ensure that all programmes deliver measurable and tangible results.
"This workshop is not a box-ticking exercise," she emphasised. "It is a strategic reorientation aimed at developing a results-driven plan that enhances performance and positions the Ministry as a leader in justice delivery and governance reform."
The Mutare workshop brought together senior officials from across the justice sector to design a coordinated 2026–2030 plan that will strengthen institutional capacity, improve service delivery, and ensure equitable access to justice for all Zimbabweans by 2030.
This milestone means that nearly all pre-2013 statutes have been reviewed, amended, or repealed where necessary to ensure consistency with the Constitution - a key step toward strengthening the rule of law and protecting citizens' rights.
At the same time, the Constitution has now been translated into all 16 officially recognised languages, broadening access and promoting inclusivity by enabling every Zimbabwean to understand their constitutional rights in their mother tongue.
Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs Minister Ziyambi Ziyambi revealed the progress during the Ministry's 2026–2030 Strategic Planning Workshop in Mutare, where officials reviewed achievements under the National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1) and set new priorities for NDS2.
Minister Ziyambi said the Ministry had made "significant progress" in modernising justice delivery, expanding access to legal services, and improving institutional accountability.
"The translation of the Constitution into all 16 languages has enhanced citizen participation and deepened constitutional awareness across the country," he said. "As a Ministry, we have ensured that 92 percent of all laws requiring alignment are now harmonised, reaffirming our commitment to upholding the Constitution."
He added that digital transformation was another major area of progress, with 76 percent of Companies and Intellectual Property Zimbabwe (CIPZ) processes now automated. The ongoing development of the Digital Land Administration Platform and the digitisation of historical deeds records were also helping safeguard national data and improve service efficiency.
"The ongoing digitisation of all historical deeds records will safeguard the integrity of our national records and improve efficiency in justice delivery," Minister Ziyambi said.
To close the justice gap, the Ministry has expanded the Legal Aid Directorate's presence to underserved areas, opening new offices in Chivhu, Chipinge, Gokwe, Chiredzi, Beitbridge, Binga, Plumtree, and Lupane - achieving 53 percent of its NDS1 coverage target.
Looking ahead, Ziyambi said the Ministry would consolidate gains from NDS1 through evidence-based planning, a robust monitoring and evaluation framework, and institutional reforms that promote transparency, accountability, and equitable access to justice under NDS2.
Justice Permanent Secretary Mrs Vimbai Nyemba said the upcoming Strategic Plan would be anchored on fiscal discipline, transparency, and performance-based management.
"Our plan must be fully aligned with national fiscal and policy frameworks," she said. "All programmes must be costed, supported by credible implementation and cashflow plans, and climate-proofed to ensure sustainability."
She announced that all non-tax revenue streams would be automated by December 2026, with quarterly reporting to enhance transparency and compliance.
"Gender and disability-responsive budgeting is now mandatory and must be integrated into all fiscal planning," Mrs Nyemba said. "This ensures inclusivity and accountability in the allocation and use of public resources."
She added that the Ministry would adopt the Integrated Results-Based Management (IRBM) system to improve accountability and ensure that all programmes deliver measurable and tangible results.
"This workshop is not a box-ticking exercise," she emphasised. "It is a strategic reorientation aimed at developing a results-driven plan that enhances performance and positions the Ministry as a leader in justice delivery and governance reform."
The Mutare workshop brought together senior officials from across the justice sector to design a coordinated 2026–2030 plan that will strengthen institutional capacity, improve service delivery, and ensure equitable access to justice for all Zimbabweans by 2030.
Source - The Herald
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