Civic Space Watch Update: PVO Registration Advisory Note

With the 90-day transitional period provided for under the Private Voluntary Organisations (PVO) Amendment Act, 2025, having officially ended on 22 August 2025, we wish to update you on the current status and guide you on the way forward.

NANGO is actively engaging with the regulator, the Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare (MoPSLSW), as we await their official communication on the next steps regarding registration and compliance. Please note, you can still submit your application despite that the 90 working days transitional period has lapsed. We therefore encourage all organisations that have not yet done so to finalise and submit their applications without delay, to avoid disruptions to operations.

Checklist for Local NGOs Transitioning to PVOs
If your organisation is in the process of applying for registration, please ensure that you have compiled the following documents:

• Social Welfare Officer’s Report
• Organisation’s Constitution (template available on request)
• Application Forms PVO 1 and PVO 2
• Proof of Advertisement in a local newspaper, with a 21-day waiting period
• Curriculum Vitae (CVs) of at least 7 Executive Committee Members
• Police Clearance Certificates / Vetted Fingerprints for Executive Committee Members
• Support Letter from the Local Authority (Rural District Council/Local Authority where the organisation is based)
• Minutes of the Founding Meeting motivating the establishment of the organisation/ Proof of previous registrations for transitioning organisations

Need Support? Visit Our Compliance Clinic
NANGO is here to walk with you through this process. For tailored, in-person support, you can access our Compliance Clinics through the following channels:

Regional Offices – Compliance Clinics are also available at all four NANGO Regional Offices to serve members and stakeholders across the country:

• Northern Region (Harare) at northernregion@nangozim.org
• Midlands Region (Gweru) at midlandsregion@nangozim.org
• Eastern Region (Mutare) at easternregion@nangozim.org
• Western Region (Bulawayo) at westernregion@nangozim.org

📲 For quick support, you can now get instant support on PVO registration, compliance matters, and other related queries through the NANGO Compliance Chatbot at +263 78 536 1929 or Click Here. Simply start a chat and our virtual assistant will guide you with the information and resources you need. You can also reach us via WhatsApp at: +263 712 507 925