Zim NGOs prepare to deal with ‘draconian’ new law

Proposed legislation allows government to monitor and shut down organisations deemed unlawful

12 February 2023 - 00:00 By PAMENUS TUSO and PINDAI DUBE

Zanu-PF says Zimbabwe’s non-governmental organisations (NGOs) and civil society groups need not worry about the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Bill if they are doing nothing wrong...

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