Section 209: National Security Council
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) There is a National Security Council consisting of the President as chairperson, the Vice-Presidents and such Ministers and members of the security services and other persons as may be determined in an Act of Parliament.
(2) The functions of the National Security Council areโ
(a) to develop the national security policy for Zimbabwe;
(b) to inform and advise the President on matters relating to national security; and
(c) to exercise any other functions that may be prescribed in an Act of Parliament.
(3) The commanders of the security services must provide the National Security Council with such reports on the security situation in Zimbabwe as the Council may reasonably require.
Key Insight: National Security Council
This section establishes Zimbabwe's highest security coordination body, which blends executive leadership with security expertise. The Council serves as the strategic brain trust for national security, ensuring that security policies align with national interests while providing the President with critical intelligence and advice. The mandatory reporting requirement from security commanders creates a formal accountability structure, ensuring civilian oversight of security operations.