Welcome to The National Archives of Zimbabwe, a department of the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage. Here, you get to learn about Zimbabwe's National Heritage that has been preserved over the years. It is our sincere hope that you will find our website helpful.
To be the leading custodian and provider of the documentary heritage of Zimbabwe.
To acquire, preserve and provide public access to Zimbabwean documentation in whatever format, in an efficient and economic manner.
In our endeavour to provide quality service, we are always guided by commitment to our employees, clients and all stakeholders. Our core values have always been integrity, professionalism, transparency and continuous improvement.
The National Archives of Zimbabwe, under the Ministry of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, is thrilled to announce that the Eastern and Southern Africa Regional Council on Archives (ESARBICA) Conference is set to take place in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, from 15-21 June 2025.
Started as a records centre in 1966. In 2001 a purpose-built archival building was opened thereby National Archives of Zimbabwe (Bulawayo) began offering both archival, records and library services. Some of the oldest archival material in Bulawayo Archives are the archives from Bulawayo City Council which date back from 1899.
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