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The Ministry of Environment, Water and Climate has overall responsibility for the environment, water and climate related issues in the country. At independence in 1980, the Government of Zimbabwe established the Ministry of Natural Resources and Tourism, which was mandated with protecting Zimbabwe’s natural resources and promoting tourism in the country. In the early 90s, the Ministry was renamed the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. In 1997, the Ministry was reconstituted to include mining issues and became the Ministry of Mines, Environment and Tourism. In the year 2000, the Mines aspect was dropped and it reverted to the Ministry of Environment and Tourism. The year 2009 saw the establishment of the Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources Management whose mandate shifted to concentrate on environmental issues. The portfolio of natural resources and environment has been growing over the years both nationally and globally. The Government of Zimbabwe is committed to&l

Functions: To promote sound local governance. To provide professional, technical, construction and maintenance services in property development. To facilitate the provision of affordable and functional residential accommodation. To promote mitigation and preparedness planning for emergencies and disasters. To co-ordinate central and local government programmes and development initiatives. The Minister and Deputy: Hon Ignatius Chombo, Hon Biggie Matiza

The Deeds Office was created (in 1894) as a result of the effecting of Proclamation number 2 of 1894. It was set up at Salisbury. The Proclamation was used to create and buttress more formal government structures of the then South Zambesia, which included the creation of the ‘executive office’ of the Administrator who was equivalent to the head of government and the opening of the High Court. The proclamation came just after the amalgamation of Mashonaland and Matebeleland. The Deeds Office became a critical option as the minority settlers started to look into agriculture and mining aggressively. The Office (thus) would be ushered in to bolster proprietary rights of the minority within the new government dispensation. The Office dealt with land rights, and functioned as a companies and intellectual property registry as well. The Office fell under the guidance of the Attorney General. 

This department is charged with the responsibility of providing and maintaining rural infrastructure within the Communal, Resettlement and Small Scale Commercial Farming areas of Zimbabwe. Its programmes are funded by the government, donors and the private sector.

The Department of Immigration falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs. Its mandate is to administer the Immigration Act, Chapter 4:02, 1996 Revised Edition and attendant Regulations of 1998 as amended, on behalf of the Government of Zimbabwe, in an efficient, impartial, transparent and accountable manner. The main functions of the Department are built around two aspects of control and facilitation of movement of people into and out of the country. To do this effectively, the Department has established 28 border posts that include road and rail controls, city and town offices as well as airports and some informal crossing points.

VISION To be the Centre of Excellence in the provision of Auditing Services MISSION To examine, audit and report to Parliament on the management of public resources of Zimbabwe through committed and motivated staff with the aim of improving account-ability and good corporate governance. CORE VALUES In pursuit of our vision and mission we commit ourselves to uphold the following core values in the conduct of our work: C–Commitment R– Respect E- Empathy A– Accountability T – Teamwork I – Integrity

Mission To provide our valued clients and customers with high quality and needs oriented information, geodetic, cadastral and mapping products and services on a timely basis.astral and mapping products and services on a timely basis. Objectives The DSG, is a statutory organization which owes its existence to the Land Survey Act [Chapter 20:12], which mandates the DSG to undertake administrative, regulatory, advisory and technical functions pertaining to land, aerial and space surveys and mapping, as well as storage and provision of Geo- information obtained in relation to Zimbabwe.

Agriculture is the backbone of the Zimbabwean economy. It provides livelihoods to 80% of the population and accounts for 23% of formal employment. The sector contributes 14 - 18.5% to the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and approximately 33% of foreign earnings. The future of Zimbabwe therefore lies in the development of a diversified, vibrant, competitive and efficient agricultural sector. The Ministry of Agriculture, Mechanization and Irrigation Development is responsible for food security and the coordination of agricultural activities. It comprises of 15 departments and divisions.

The Ministry of Defence (MOD) is an integrated organisation. It is a merger between the Zimbabwe Defence Forces Headquarters (ZDF HQ) and a compliment of civil service personnel. The ZDF HQ element is a combination of senior Army and Air Force officers and supporting staff.Prior to the establishment of the integrated Ministry of Defence in 1994, the MOD was wholly manned by Public Service Commission civilian staff complemented by a small number of military liaison personnel. The Minister of Defence heads the integrated MOD together with its ZDF HQ in conformity with international norms and practices of subordination of the military to civilian in democratic dispensations.

The Mission of the Ministry of Energy and Power Development Of The Republic Of Zimbabwe To achieve universal access to sustainable energy in Zimbabwe by 2030. VISION To ensure the provision of an adequate and sustainable energy supply by formulating and implementing effective policies and regulatory frameworks

Manage the Consolidated Revenue Fund, the National Development Fund and the public debt portfolio. Formulate and administer the National Accounting Policy. Formulate and administer the National Budget. Mobilise financial resources to finance Government Programmes. Collect revenue due to Government, in particular through the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA). Analyse the performance of public enterprises and advise on matters of financial policy. Carry out macroeconomic reviews and recommend policies that promote macroeconomic stability necessary for sustainable economic growth and development. Give policy guidelines to the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe. The Minister and Deputy: Patrick Chinamasa, Sam Undenge

The mission of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs is to promote the political and economic interests, image and influence of the Republic of Zimbabwe in the international community and to protect the interests and safety of Zimbabwean nationals abroad through: •our Diplomatic and Consular Missions abroad, •interface with foreign Diplomatic Missions accredited to Zimbabwe, and •co - ordination of Zimbabwe's responses to regional and international development.

Mission Statement Provide an effective system for the production of patriotic and competent high level manpower through the the provision and accreditation of higher and tertiary education programmes and institutions for sustainability and global competitiveness. Ministry Vision Guarantee Zimbabwe as a regional leader in the creative use of new and existing knowledge, skills, attitudes and resources through the local mobilisation and provision of quality higher and tertiary education.

The Ministry undertakes the country's internal security and guarantee order and peace of mind of all Zimbabweans. It governs several matters, including the following: Zimbabwe Republic Police •Registrar General, •Immigration, •National Archives of Zimbabwe, •National Museums and Monuments of Zimbabwe, •Board of Censors, •Lotteries and Gaming Board The Minister and Deputy: Kembo Mohadi, Ziyambi Ziyambi

In an effort to improve the competitiveness of Zimbabwe’s industries and products, a study was conducted to evaluate the major cost drivers affecting the local industry. The study covered eight cost drivers which are labour, power, water, finance, transport and trade logistics; tariffs and trade taxes as well as information communication technology. For the full report please click here. Having identified the cost drivers affecting the local industry, the Government of Zimbabwe went on to come up with the Zimbabwe National Competitiveness Report (ZNCR) which was launched by the Vice President, Honourable Emmerson D. Mnangagwa on the 29th of October 2015. The ZNCR is a selected compendium of data and interpretation that informs by analyzing a region or nation’s current economic standing and framework and assesses how it performs relative to other countries. The report identifies the Zimbabwe’s competitive advantages, which include its human resources, strategic location and abundant nat

Develop appropriate policies and strategies that enhance provision of information and communication technological innovations. Spearhead the development of appropriate regulatory frameworks that facilitate the promotion of information and communication technology. Champion and promote ICT literacy and utilization in the country in order to enhance regional and international competitiveness as a nation. Promote and coordinate national ICT research and development of software, hardware and infrastructure so that it reaches best international standards. Develop, administer and publish licensing, certification and registration regulations for all postal, courier, telecommunications services to ensure the orderly development of the communications sector. The Minister and Deputy: Webster Shamu, Win Mlambo.

The Ministry of Justice, Legal and Parliamentary Affairs was created to provide and facilitate effective and efficient machinery capable of providing legal services to Government, its allied institutions and the general public which also include the incarceration and rehabilitation of offenders.

At independence, Zimbabwe inherited a racially skewed agricultural land ownership pattern, where white large-scale commercial farmers, consisting of less than 1% of the population, occupied 45% of agricultural land. Seventy-five (75) percent of this is in the high rainfall areas of Zimbabwe, where the potential for agricultural production is high. Equally significant, 60% of this large-scale commercial land was not merely under-utilised but wholly unutilised. Agrarian reform in Zimbabwe therefore revolves around land reform, that is, adequately addressing the systematic dispossession and alienation from the land of black indigenous people, which occurred during the period of colonial rule. The Zimbabwean Agrarian Reform program involves restructuring of access to land, and an overall transformation of the existing farming system, institutions and structures. It includes access to markets, credit, training and access to social, developmental and economic amenities. It seeks to enha

You may be forgiven for thinking that you have stepped back in time. The great domes, pillars and bridges over the many water features at The Kingdom Hotel resemble the style of 'Great Zimbabwe', the once mighty capital of the ancient Shona Kingdom. It may look like the city of a lost civilisation but the Kingdom Hotel is one of Victoria Falls' best known family hotels. Expect all the comforts of a modern resort geared up in every way for your maximum comfort and enjoyment. The Kingdom Hotel has become a firm favourite with families, groups and individual travellers who are looking for a quality yet affordable Victoria Falls hotel option. The hotel is centrally located within the small resort town of Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, close to all the major attractions including the entrance to the Victoria Falls rainforest which is a short walk away.

At the cornerstone of government policy is the understanding that local government is concerned with local democracy and the decentralisation of designated powers and responsibilities from central government to lower tier structures. It has therefore been seen fit to establish sub-national institutions in the form of Urban and Rural District Councils in the urban and rural areas respectively which are nearer to the people and therefore can more speedily attend to the challenges and developmental issues peculiar to their areas of jurisdiction. In a bid to ensure maximum participation in decision making and overall development in the rural areas, the government has gone further to establish ward and village assemblies which uphold the role of traditional leadership.The system of local government in Zimbabwe provides a sound arrangement within which local people fulfil and exercise their democratic rights. Secondly, as development is a collaborative endeavour, the local government appr

The Ministry is responsible for media in Zimbabwe and government public relations. Plays a catalytic role in disseminating information to the people through print and electronic media. Administration of Radio and Television and all other matters relating to broadcasting. Coordination of Publicity activities of the different Ministries/Divisions and Zimbabwe Missions abroad. The Minister and Deputy: Jonathan Moyo, Supa Mandiwanzira

The Ministry of Mines and Mining Development is thee government ministry, responsible for mines and mining in Zimbabwe. The incumbent minister is Obert Mpofu[1] and the deputy minister is Gift Chimanikire

The Ministry has been described in some quarters as “small”, but, in effect, the numbers engaged in Education confirm the opposite. There are 3 key targets for the Ministry. a.Education needs responsiveness to the direction of the national economy. In order to achieve that responsiveness, it is necessary to mainstream the mechanisms that ensure curricular review as and when it is due. As of now, and taking a historical perspective, this has not been done on a regular basis. b.To maintain the achievements that have been built over the years. Those achievements relate to Zimbabwe’s rise to pole position in relation to literacy and our pole position in relation to innovation as acknowledged by a recent Award in 2013 (SACMEQ) and the main streaming of ICT’s in order to maintain the cutting edge of our system. It must be stressed that Zimbabwe is not in competition with others but only strive to excel in what it does well. In this process we must address the twin

Administering the Acts and Statutory Instruments that govern the conduct of the Ministry •Capacity building to ensure efficiency in the delivery of public services •Enhancing self-reliance through the provision of social protection services to vulnerable and disadvantaged groups in society. •Providing an interface with the International Labour Organisation and ensuring the maintenance of labour standards. •Promoting a conducive labour market environment, fair labour standards, labour productivity and efficient employment placement services. •Capacity building to ensure efficiency in the delivery of public goods and services. •Initiating reforms to strengthen public service management and administration. •Promoting a positive image of the service. •Mobilising resources for the Ministry, National Social Security Authority (NSSA), Premier Service Medical Aid Society (PSMAS) and the Zimbabwe Institute of Public Administration And Management (ZIPAM

Implement the SMEs policy. Formulate policies for SMEs development. Develop legal and regulatory framework for SMEs development. Promote, coordinate and monitor innovative financing schemes for SMEs. Provide skills and management training that support entrepreneurship and small business growth. Facilitate linkages between large-scale enterprises and SMEs. The Minister and Deputy: Sithembiso Nyoni, Noveti Mukonora

OUR VISION To be the “nerve’ centre for sustainable, inclusive socio-economic empowerment, growth and development of MSMEs and Cooperatives in Zimbabwe. OUR MISSION To create and maintain an enabling environment that promotes the development and sustainable growth of micro, small and medium enterprises and cooperatives. OUR MANDATE To stimulate economic growth, create wealth and employment opportunities and promote sustainable environmental conservation practices among MSMEs and Cooperatives, thereby reducing poverty. VALUES In pursuance of the desire to fulfill its mandate and vision, the Ministry shall be guided by the following Values

The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture was created by the Government of Zimbabwe in September 2013, to develop and promote excellence in sport, arts and cultural products and services, for the social cohesion, economic empowerment and nation building of Zimbabweans. The Clients’ Charter was developed in consultation with the Ministry’s Parastatals and Technical and Service Departments. The purpose of this Charter is to reflect who we are, the nature of our services and the high standards of service that our clients should expect from us. The Charter also gives information on how our clients can give us feedback on our performance against the set standards. The Ministry undertakes to efficiently and effectively oversee the management, coordination and implementation of sport, arts and cultural programmes in the country

The Ministry of Sport, Arts and Culture was created by the Government of Zimbabwe in September 2013, to develop and promote excellence in sport, arts and cultural products and services, for the social cohesion, economic empowerment and nation building of Zimbabweans. The Clients’ Charter was developed in consultation with the Ministry’s Parastatals and Technical and Service Departments. The purpose of this Charter is to reflect who we are, the nature of our services and the high standards of service that our clients should expect from us. The Charter also gives information on how our clients can give us feedback on our performance against the set standards. The Ministry undertakes to efficiently and effectively oversee the management, coordination and implementation of sport, arts and cultural programmes in the country

Our Mandate To develop and manage policy programmes and strategies that enhance the sustainable development and growth of the tourism and hospitality industry Vision To be the destination of choice and leader in the development of sustainable tourism in Africa by 2018. Mission To facilitate the delivery of high quality, sustainable tourism products and services that contribute to the economic development of Zimbabwe

We work with our parastatals and partners to support Zimbabwe’s transport network that helps businesses and gets people and goods travelling around the country. We plan and invest in transport infrastructure to keep the Zimbabwe on the move.

The Ministry seeks the most effective ways of integrating gender equality and women's empowerment in the key areas of poverty eradication and sustainable development. To that extent, the Ministry has identified six important dimensions of women’s empowerment and opportunities to guide policy formulation and programme design. In line with its mandate and the six dimensions, the Ministry ensures that: •women become key participants in the economy through meaningful involvement in all key sectors of the economy, •economic opportunities for women, namely the quantity and quality of women’s economic involvement in leadership and ownership of the means of production, beyond their mere presence as workers. •educational empowerment of women which is a most fundamental prerequisite for empowering women in all spheres of life, •political empowerment, particularly with reference to equal representation and meaningful involvement of women in decision-making at al

To take the lead in developing, refining and monitoring the implementation of the indigenisation and economic empowerment policy. To make sure all Zimbabweans fully understand the indigenisation programme and participate in empowerment programmes. To ensure that a majority of Zimbabwean youths fully understand and benefit from the indigenisation and economic empowerment programme. To engage Zimbabweans in the Diaspora so that they fully understand and participate in the indigenisation and economic empowerment programme. The Minister and Deputy: Francis Nhema, Mathias Tongofa.

TO DELIVER EFFICIENT AND EFFECTIVE SERVICES IN THE REGISTRATION AND PROCESSING OF BIRTHS, DEATHS CERTIFICATES, BRANDS, CREMATIONS, CITIZENSHIP,VOTERS, NATIONAL IDENTITY CARDS, CUSTODIANSHIP, MARRIAGE CERTIFICATES AND TRAVEL DOCUMENTS.

The NAZ is a government department that falls under the Ministry of Home Affairs and was established through an Act of Parliamentin 1935 now known as the National Archives of Zimbabwe Act,1986. NAZ is the storehouse of the nation's documented history. The department is headed by Mr I.M Murambiwa who is the current Director. At the moment the institution is made up of five sections each with specific obligations and has five provincial offices and its headquarters in Harare

The Zimbabwe Investment Authority (ZIA) is the country's investment promotion body set up to promote and facilitate both foreign direct investment and local investment. ZIA is an institution born out of the merger of the Export Processing Zones Authority (EPZA) and the Zimbabwe Investment Centre (ZIC). This was done to create a one stop Investment shop for quicker and easier facilitation of investment.

ZNFPC is a parastatal under the Ministry of Health and Child Care established by an Act of Parliament in 1985, mandated to coordinate the provision of Family Planning services in Zimbabwe. Its operations include the procurement and distribution of contraceptives, Sexual Reproductive Health service provision, trainings and research.

The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority, which derives its mandate from the Revenue Authority Act [Chapter 23:11] and other subsidiary legislation, is responsible for assessing, collecting and accounting for revenue on behalf of the State through the Ministry of Finance. ZIMRA’s mandate is to:- 1. Collect revenue. The following are some of the revenue heads which are administered by ZIMRA: Customs Duty – levied on imported goods in terms the Customs and Excise Act [Chapter 23:02] Value Added Tax (VAT) - levied on consumption of goods and services Excise Duty - levied on specified locally manufactured goods Income Tax - levied on income earned from trade Pay As You Earn (PAYE)- levied on income earned from employment Presumptive Taxes- it’s a concept of taxation according to which Income Tax is based on average income instead of actual income Mining Royalties - charged in terms of the Mines and Minerals Act (Chapter 21:05) Capital Gains Tax (CGT) –