National Objectives

13 | Objectives to guide all organs and agencies of State and Government

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The objectives set out in this Part guide all organs and agencies of the State and Government, including local government, in taking and implementing policy decisions that will lead to the establishment and promotion of a just, free and democratic society in which people can enjoy prosperous and fulfilled lives.

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14 | Nature of objectives

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The objectives set out in this Part are directory in nature.

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15 | Good governance

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  1. The State must adopt and implement policies and legislation to develop accountability, openness, personal integrity and financial probity in the Government and all public institutions.
  2. In particular–
    1. measures must be taken to expose, combat and eradicate corruption and abuse of power by those holding political and other public offices; and
    2. the State must encourage the publication of information about its processes, decisions and policies, in so far as publication of that information is consistent with good government and public security.
  3. The State must ensure that all Commissions and other bodies established by or under this Constitution are provided with adequate resources and facilities to enable them to carry out their functions effectively and efficiently as envisaged by this Constitution.
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16 | Development

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  1. The State must endeavour to facilitate rapid and equitable development, and in particular must take measures to–
    1. promote public sector participation in development;
    2. promote private initiative and self-reliance;
    3. stimulate agricultural, commercial, industrial, technological and scientific development;
    4. bring about balanced development of the different areas of Zimbabwe and a proper balance in the development of rural and urban areas; and
    5. redress imbalances resulting from past practices and policies.
  2. Measures referred to in this section must, where practicable, involve the people in the formulation and implementation of development plans and programmes that affect them.
  3. Measures referred to in this section must protect and enhance the right of the people to equal opportunities in development.
  4. The State must ensure that, where appropriate and practicable, the people of an area benefit from the resources in that area.
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18 | Environment

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  1. The State must take appropriate measures, within the resources available to it, to provide the people of Zimbabwe with a clean, safe, healthy and sustainable environment.
  2. The State must promote ecologically sustainable development and the management of natural resources in a balanced manner for the benefit of present and future generations.
  3. In particular, the State must take all practical measures to–
    1. conserve natural resources;
    2. prevent or minimise degradation and destruction of land, air and water resources arising from excessive use, pollution or other causes;
    3. promote at all levels an efficient system for the storage of water and the management of water resources;
    4. ensure that people have access to adequate supplies of clean potable water;
    5. promote and implement energy policies that will ensure that people's basic needs and the needs of environmental protection are met; and (f) safeguard the bio-diversity of Zimbabwe.
  4. The State must promote the creation, preservation and development of parks, nature reserves and recreation areas.
  5. Provincial councils and local authorities, within the limits of their resources and powers, must ensure the adoption of measures to achieve the objectives set out in this section.
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34 | Environment

National Constitutional Assembly (NCA) Draft Constitution (2001)

Every person has a right to an environment that is not harmful to their health or well being and to have the environment protected for the benefit of present and future generations.35. Housing Every person has the right to have access to adequate housing.

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20 | Foreign policy objectives

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  1. The foreign policy of Zimbabwe must be based on principles of–
    1. promotion and protection of the national interests of Zimbabwe;
    2. respect for international law and treaty obligations;
    3. peaceful co-existence with other nations; and
    4. the settlement of international disputes by peaceful means.
  2. The State must promote regional and pan-African cultural, economic and political cooperation and integration and must participate in international and regional organisations that stand for peace and the well-being and progress of the region, the continent and humanity.
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45 | Rights of women

Law Society of Zimbabwe: Model Constitution of Zimbabwe (2010)
  1. Every woman has full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes—
    1. equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities;  and
    2. equal rights in law.
  2. All laws, customs, traditions and cultures that infringe the rights of women are prohibited and void to the extent of the infringement.
  3. Women have the right to affirmative action for the purpose of redressing the imbalances created by history, custom, tradition or culture.
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21 | Gender balance and fair representation of marginalised groups

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  1. The State must ensure gender balance and a fair representation of marginalised groups on all constitutional and other governmental bodies.
  2. The State must promote full participation of women in all spheres of Zimbabwean society on the basis of equality with men.
  3. The State must take all practical measures to ensure that women have access to land and other resources on the basis of equality with men.
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41 | Rights of women

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  1. Every woman has full and equal dignity of the person with men and this includes -
    1. equal opportunities in political, economic and social activities; and
    2. equal rights in civil law.
  2. All laws, customs and cultures that infringe the rights of women are prohibited.
  3. Women have the right to affirmative action for the purpose of redressing the imbalances created by history, tradition or custom.
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43 | Rights of children

Law Society of Zimbabwe: Model Constitution of Zimbabwe (2010)
  1. Every child, that is to say every person under the age of eighteen years, is entitled—
    1. to equal treatment before the law, including the right to be heard;
    2. to be given a name, family name, immediate birth registration and the right to a nationality;
    3. to family or parental care, or to appropriate alternative care when removed from the family environment;
    4. to be protected from economic and sexual exploitation, from child labour, and from maltreatment, neglect, abuse and degradation;
    5.  to education, health care services, basic nutrition and shelter;  and
    6. not to be detained except as a measure of last resort and, if detained—
      1. to be detained for the shortest appropriate period;
      2. to be kept separately from detained persons over the age of eighteen years;  and
      3. to be treated in a manner, and kept in conditions, that take account of the child’s age.
  2. A child’s best interests are of paramount importance in every matter concerning the child.
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22 | Children

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  1. The State must adopt reasonable policies and measures, within the resources available to it, to ensure that children–
    1. have a nationality from birth;
    2. enjoy family or parental care, or appropriate alternative care when removed from the family environment;
    3. receive shelter and basic nutrition, health care and social services; and
    4. are protected from maltreatment, neglect, violence, abuse, exploitation, corruption or degradation.
  2. The State must take appropriate legislative and other measures to–
    1. protect children from exploitative labour practices; and
    2. ensure that children are not required or permitted to perform work or provide services that-
      1. are inappropriate for the children's age; or
      2. place at risk the children's well-being, education, physical or mental health or spiritual, moral or social development.
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