Section 267: Provinces and districts of Zimbabwe
Constitution of Zimbabwe
(1) The provinces into which Zimbabwe is divided are—
(a) Bulawayo Metropolitan Province;
(b) Harare Metropolitan Province;
(c) Manicaland Province;
(d) Mashonaland Central Province;
(e) Mashonaland East Province;
(f) Mashonaland West Province;
(g) Masvingo Province;
(h) Matabeleland North Province;
(i) Matabeleland South Province; and
(j) Midlands Province; whose boundaries are fixed under an Act of Parliament.
(2) An Act of Parliament—
(a) must provide for the division of provinces into districts; and
(b) may provide for the alteration of provincial and district boundaries; after consultation with the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission and the people in the provinces and districts concerned.
Key Insight: Provincial Structure and Governance
This constitutional section establishes Zimbabwe's 10-province administrative structure, including two metropolitan provinces (Harare and Bulawayo) and eight regional provinces. This provincial system balances representation between urban centers and historical regional territories while reflecting the country's ethnic and cultural diversity. The requirement for consultation before boundary changes ensures democratic input from affected communities and electoral authorities, preventing arbitrary redistricting that might disadvantage certain populations.