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Detailed Acts Purposes and Examples Zimbabwe

The document outlines various Acts utilized by local authorities in Zimbabwe, detailing their purposes and providing practical examples of their application in governance and service delivery. Key Acts include the Urban Councils Act, Rural District Councils Act, and Public Health Act, each serving specific functions such as urban planning, rural development, and public health regulation. Examples illustrate how local councils enforce laws, manage resources, and support community initiatives.

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Detailed Acts Purposes and Examples Zimbabwe

The document outlines various Acts utilized by local authorities in Zimbabwe, detailing their purposes and providing practical examples of their application in governance and service delivery. Key Acts include the Urban Councils Act, Rural District Councils Act, and Public Health Act, each serving specific functions such as urban planning, rural development, and public health regulation. Examples illustrate how local councils enforce laws, manage resources, and support community initiatives.

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Detailed Purposes and Examples of Acts

Used by Local Authorities in Zimbabwe


The table below provides detailed explanations of the purposes of various Acts used by local
authorities in Zimbabwe, along with practical, real-world examples to illustrate their
application in governance, planning, service delivery, and regulation.

Act Detailed Purpose Practical Examples


Urban Councils Act [Chapter Establishes powers, duties, Harare City Council issues
29:15] and functions of urban local business licenses and
authorities, including enforces health by-laws.
service delivery, Mutare Municipality
development planning, and demolishes illegal
law enforcement. tuckshops set up in
undesignated zones.
Rural District Councils Act Provides for the Bikita RDC allocates
[Chapter 29:13] establishment and communal land for farming
operation of rural district cooperatives.
councils to govern rural Chipinge RDC installs
areas and promote local boreholes and latrines in
development. remote villages.
Public Health Act [Chapter Protects public health by Bulawayo City Council shuts
15:09] empowering local down unhygienic food
authorities to regulate vendors.
sanitation, food safety, and Gweru Council responds to
disease control. a typhoid outbreak by
disinfecting water sources.
Environmental Ensures sustainable Kwekwe Council fines
Management Act [Chapter environmental practices, residents for illegal
20:27] conservation, and pollution dumping of refuse.
control by local authorities Mutoko RDC works with
and individuals. EMA to restore wetlands
encroached by developers.
Regional, Town and Provides guidelines for land Chitungwiza Municipality
Country Planning Act use planning and control of refuses building plans on
[Chapter 29:12] physical development in wetlands.
both urban and rural Victoria Falls Town Council
settings. relocates illegal settlers
from tourism buffer zones.
Road Act [Chapter 13:18] Regulates construction, Masvingo City Council
rehabilitation, and reseals potholes using
maintenance of public ZINARA disbursements.
roads, including funding Norton Town Council
mechanisms through installs speed humps in
ZINARA. school zones.
Water Act [Chapter 20:24] Regulates the management, Chitungwiza Town Council
allocation, and use of water rations water during
resources and sanitation drought seasons.
infrastructure. Marondera Council
oversees sewage treatment
and stormwater drainage.
Housing and Building Act Ensures safety, durability, Gweru Council halts
[Chapter 22:07] and standardization of construction of an
buildings through unapproved multi-storey
inspection and enforcement building.
of codes. Kadoma Municipality issues
occupation certificates after
final inspections.
Education Act [Chapter Enables local authorities to Mutasa RDC builds new
25:04] establish and manage classrooms using
government and council devolution funds.
schools, and provide Chegutu Council supports a
inclusive education. school feeding program in
primary schools.
Traditional Leaders Act Defines the powers and Chitungwiza Municipality
[Chapter 29:17] responsibilities of coordinates with Chief Seke
traditional leaders, and on resolving land disputes.
integrates them into local Mazowe RDC involves
governance and land headmen in identifying
administration. community projects.

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