Our Mandate & Key Objectives
Our Mandate
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe mandate is to protect people and the environment from the harmful effects of radiation
Legislative Framework
Provision of an adequate legislative framework that allows for safe and secure use of nuclear materials and radiation sources
Exposed Workers Protection
Protection of all occupationally exposed workers in line with international standards
Patient Protection
Ensuring the optimum protection of patients from medical exposure to radiation
Public & Environment Protection
Protection of members of the public and the environment against effects of radiation
Import & Export Control
Controlling of the importation and exportation of radioactive sources
Our Services
Licensing
Regulatory Inspections
Dosimetry
Licensing
The Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe issues standards and norms governing exemption, notification, registration and licensing of radiation sources and radiation protection and safety; and to issue authorizations for the possession and use of radiation sources.
Regulatory Inspections
We examine by review of documents, observation, measurement and tests during any stage of the regulatory process to ensure compliance of a facility to legal requirements.
Dosimetry
Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe (RPAZ) provides the national dosimetry service for all the radiation workers in Zimbabwe. (In effect all the persons occupationally exposed to ionizing radiation.)
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Policies
Acts & Regulations
Guides & Requirements
Checklists & Review & Assessment
Application & Notification Forms
Policies
| Inspections and Dosimetry Department | Licensing Department |
|---|---|
| Inspections Policy | Development and Review of Regulations and Guides |
| Enforcement Policy | Authorisation Policy |
| Legal Policy |
Acts & Regulations
Guides & Requirements
Checklists & Review & Assessment
Application & Notification Forms
Latest News
VISITING IAEA DEPUTY DIRECTOR GENERAL PAYS A COURTESY CALL ON RPAZ OFFICES
HARARE: Visiting International Atomic Energy Agency Deputy Director General and Head of Technical Cooperation, Mr Kwaku Aning has praised the Radiation Protection Authority of Zimbabwe [RPAZ] management and staff for…
Month of March in History
The Discovery of Radioactivity In 1896 a French physicist by the name of Henri Becquerel was conducting research on X-rays that had been discovered by Wilhelm Roentgen in 1895. He…
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VID Alert!
With the recent spike in COVID-19 cases we encourage our employees and members of the public to take precautions
Prevention is better than cure. Let us do all we can to stop the pandemic.