4 | Languages

National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) Draft Constitution (2001)
  1. The official languages of Zimbabwe are English, Shona, Ndebele, Venda, Nambya, Shangaan, Kalanga, Suthu and Tonga.
  2. English is the language of record.
  3. Institutions and agencies of government at every level must-
    1. ensure that all the official languages are respected and treated equitably; and
    2. take into account the language preferences of people affected by any governmental measure or communication.
  4. The State must take positive measures to promote and advance the use of all languages spoken in Zimbabwe, including sign language and must create conditions for the development of these languages.
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