Data protection knowledge for Zimbabwean organisations
Regulatory updates, compliance insights and plain-English guides to data protection in Zimbabwe and across the SADC region. Written by practitioners, not bystanders.
What we publish
Five content categories, each focused on what Zimbabwean data controllers and processors need to know to stay compliant and informed.
Regulatory Updates
New statutory instruments, POTRAZ announcements, CDPA developments and changes to the data controller registration framework — tracked as they happen.
Compliance Insights
What regulatory changes, court decisions and POTRAZ guidance actually mean in practice for Zimbabwean organisations — translated from legalese into operational action.
Sector Spotlights
In-depth analysis of data protection compliance challenges in specific industries — from healthcare and financial services to schools, NGOs and hospitality.
FAQ Explainers
Plain-English answers to the data protection questions Zimbabwean organisations ask most — without the jargon that makes compliance seem harder than it is.
Datahyve News
Announcements about new services, client engagements, speaking appearances and updates from the Datahyve team.
Reference Guides
In-depth guides already available for Zimbabwean organisations.
What is a Data Protection Officer?
The Data Protection Officer is the individual or function responsible for ensuring an organisation meets its obligations under the CDPA. Understand the role, when it is required and how in-house and outsourced models compare.
Read the guideData Controller Tiers in Zimbabwe: A Guide to SI 155 of 2024
The four-tier registration framework introduced by SI 155 of 2024 determines your POTRAZ registration obligations, applicable fees and compliance requirements. This guide explains how tier classification works and what it means for your organisation.
Read the guideSADC Regulatory Centre
A structured reference to data protection legislation across Zimbabwe, South Africa, Zambia, Botswana and Malawi. Essential reading for organisations with cross-border operations.
Stay informed
Data protection regulation in Zimbabwe is still developing. New statutory instruments, POTRAZ guidance and CDPA amendments can affect your compliance obligations with little notice.
Subscribe to the Datahyve compliance update list — we send concise, practical summaries when regulatory changes affect Zimbabwean organisations. No marketing, no noise. Contact us to be added.
About this resource
How to use the Knowledge Centre and what the content is — and is not — for.
Reading is the start — compliance is the action.
Knowledge is only useful when it translates into action. Datahyve helps organisations move from understanding their obligations to meeting them — with expert guidance, practical documentation and ongoing compliance support.