Public Order and Security Act
Mugabe signs legislation expanding state powers over public meetings and political activity.
Permanent historical records · Updated 2026-11-03
2002 in Zimbabwe
Explore 16 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 2002.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 2002
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January
March
Presidential Election
Mugabe is declared the winner after a heavily disputed presidential election.
Presidential Re-Election
Mugabe is declared re-elected after a presidential contest criticised by observers.
Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act
Moyo oversees legislation regulating journalists and media organisations.
Commonwealth Suspension
The Commonwealth suspends Zimbabwe from its councils following the disputed election.
Commonwealth Suspension
Zimbabwe is suspended from Commonwealth councils following the disputed election.
Election Criticism
Opposition parties and foreign observers challenge the credibility of the presidential election.
September
Commonwealth Sanctions Debate
Commonwealth leaders fail to agree additional measures against Zimbabwe.
Other events (month unknown)
Economy of Zimbabwe
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
Economy of Zimbabwe
Agriculture Minister Joseph Made says the land-grab is over, he says the Government has seized 35 million acres of land from white farmers.
Election
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
European Union Sanctions
The European Union imposes targeted sanctions after withdrawing its election observers.
Food Emergency Declared
The government declares a disaster as food shortages threaten widespread hunger.
International Sanctions
The European Union imposes sanctions on Zimbabwe and pulls out its election observers after the EU team leader is expelled
Land Reform Declared Complete
Made announces that the main compulsory land acquisition phase is complete.
Media Regulation Law
Parliament enacts legislation imposing new restrictions on independent media.
How these records were prepared
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