Seven Key Amendments to the PVO Bill
By Watmore Makokoba The Private Voluntary Organisations Amendment Bill, a controversial piece of legislation that aims to regulate non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Zimbabwe, has undergone significant changes during its passage through the National Assembly. While the bill’s overall objectives remain the same, several key amendments have been introduced. Here are seven of the most important […]
CSO flags out violence at PVO Bill Public Hearings
By Staff reporter Harare – Zimbabwe Human Rights Association (ZimRights),has slammed the reoccurring cycle of violence at ongoing PVO Bill public hearings widely perceived to be perpetrated by suspected Zanu PF activists. The proposed PVO Bill, which seeks to regulate the operations of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and other private voluntary groups, has been the subject […]
Rowdy Zanu PF activists disrupt PVO Bill public hearing
By staff reporter Harare – A public hearing on the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill (H.B 2024) was abandoned on Friday after suspected Zanu PF youths disrupted the event, heckling and intimidating a female participant who opposed the proposed law. The chaos erupted when the woman began her submission, prompting the rowdy group […]
Violence mars Masvingo public hearing on PVO
By staff reporter Harare – The parliamentary public hearing on the Private Voluntary Organizations (PVO) Amendment Bill took a violent turn today, leading to its abrupt termination at the Charles Austin Theatre hall in the Masvingo Civic Centre. The incident has left a stain on what was meant to be a democratic process for public […]
PVO Bill public hearings kick off amidst controversy
By staff reporter Harare – Public hearings on the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill commenced today, despite widespread criticism from civil society and human rights groups. The Bill, which was reintroduced in March after president Emmerson Mnangagwa withheld his assent, has been at the centre of heated debate. Critics contend that the legislation […]
Does the PVO Bill Affect Crowdfunding?
By Watmore Makokoba The proposed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill has raised significant concerns among community philanthropy organizations and crowdfunding platforms in Zimbabwe. As the government seeks to regulate voluntary organizations to combat money laundering and political lobbying, many fear that the Bill could stifle the growth of crowdfunding initiatives that have become vital […]
Parliament gazettes revised PVO bill
By Staff Reporter HARARE – Zimbabwe’s Parliament has gazetted revisions to the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill, following reservations expressed by President Emmerson Mnangagwa. President Mnangagwa’s concerns focus on the potential misuse of charitable trusts and other organizations, which are typically not considered voluntary organizations, as conduits for criminal and terrorist financing. Critics, however, […]
CSOs fume that PVO Bill has nothing to do with money-laundering
By staff reporter Harare – Civil Society Organisations (CS0) have said the controversial Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill currently undergoing public hearings across the country has nothing to do with money laundering contrary to government claims. Instead, the amendment is meant to curtail the operations of non-governmental organisation (NGOs) perceived to be anti-government, CSOs […]
How the PVO Bill Threatens Civic Space
By Watmore Makokoba The proposed Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Bill has ignited a firestorm of debate among civil society organizations, activists, and legal experts, who warn that the legislation poses a significant threat to civic space in Zimbabwe. As the government seeks to regulate voluntary organizations under the guise of combating money laundering and […]
PVO Bill pushes through national assembly, now waits for senate
By staff reporter The Private Voluntary Organisations (PVOs) Amendment Bill has passed through the national assembly and now awaits senate scrutiny before it is taken up for presidential assent. Justice minister Ziyambi Ziyambi announced the development while addressing local media. The Bill amends the PVO Act and the government says it will curb money laundering […]