Section 7: Promotion of public awareness of Constitution
Constitution of Zimbabwe
The State must promote public awareness of this Constitution, in particular by—
(a) translating it into all officially recognised languages and disseminating it as widely as
possible;
(b) requiring this Constitution to be taught in schools and as part of the curricula for the
training of members of the security services, the Public Service and members and
employees of public institutions; and
[Paragraph amended by s. 25 of Act No. 2 of 2021]
(c) encouraging all persons and organisations, including civic organisations, to
disseminate awareness and knowledge of this Constitution throughout society.
CHAPTER 2
NATIONAL OBJECTIVES
Insight on "Promotion of public awareness of Constitution"
This section establishes a constitutional obligation for the Zimbabwean government to ensure citizens understand their own constitution. It goes beyond mere publication by requiring active educational efforts across multiple languages, formal education systems, and civil society. This approach recognizes that constitutional rights and protections are only meaningful when citizens are aware of them and can exercise them effectively. The 2021 amendment specifically expanded this education requirement to include public institutions, suggesting an evolution in Zimbabwe's commitment to constitutional literacy.