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Section 345: Inconsistencies between different texts of Constitution

Constitution of Zimbabwe

In the event of an inconsistency between different texts of this Constitution, the English text prevails.

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This provision establishes that if there are translations of the Constitution in multiple languages that contradict each other, the English version is legally authoritative. This reflects Zimbabwe's colonial history and ensures legal certainty by designating a single definitive text, though it may raise questions about linguistic equality in a multilingual nation.