Zimbabwe: A Brief Overview of the Regulation of Dogs in Zimbabwe

Last week, Zimbabwe was once again confronted with the tragic consequences of dog attacks when a man was fatally mauled by a pit bull in Harare.

The dog was later euthanised, and the owner was arrested and charged with culpable homicide.

That incident has brought national attention to the gaps in how the country regulates the keeping of dangerous dogs and handles accountability when they cause harm.

Drawing from that tragic event, attention now turns to the laws that govern dog ownership, the…