Traditional Leaders Act (Chapter 29:17)

The Traditional Leaders Act (Chapter 29:17) pertains to the appointment of traditional leaders and the local government in Zimbabwe, specifically in relation to land and water management. The Act stipulates the appointment of Chiefs, Headmen, and Village Heads, who are endowed with extensive powers in local administration. Their responsibilities encompass various areas, including grazing, allocation of communal land, communal land use, irrigation, and the utilization of natural resources. The Act also establishes rules for Village Assemblies, Ward Assemblies, Provincial Assemblies, Councils of Chiefs, and Development Committees. Furthermore, it mandates the Minister to conduct a survey of communal land to demarcate village boundaries.