ZIMBABWE’S NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS BILL:

Out of Sync with SADC Standards and a Threat to Civil Society Groups

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Summary

Background

The NGO Bill

The broader definition of NGOs and the removal of exemptions from registration

Foreign and local NGOs involved in issues of governance

The Council: its composition and appointment

New powers of the Council and the responsible Minister

New requirements for NGOs

Right of Appeal

Assessing the NGO Bill

The Constitution and international and regional agreements and guidelines

Overview of NGO Laws in Malawi, Tanzania, South Africa and Tanzania

Recommendations

To The Government and Parliament of Zimbabwe

To SADC and its members - together and individually

Appendix: NGO Laws: Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, South Africa and Tanzania