NEW MANDATORY REGISTRATION FOR NGOs

Despite objections from civil society organisations (CSOs),
Zimbabwean charities and trusts will be subject to mandatory registration under
the newly gazetted Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill.

Many forms of trusts will now require regist…

Despite objections from civil society organisations (CSOs), Zimbabwean charities and trusts will be subject to mandatory registration under the newly gazetted Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill. Many forms of trusts will now require registration as PVOs, with mandatory enrolment for all organisations. Those failing to register face penalties. On 1 March 2024, the Private Voluntary