In 1980, there were 13 recorded legal changes made affecting LGBT people. In the previous year, there were 12 changes made and 3 in the following year. A total of 173 legal changes were made in the 1980s.
- September 10
- August 13Homosexual activity becomes male illegal, female legal.1-3 years in prison ; fine between 100,000 and 500,000 CFA ( US 170- 870 dollars) Not enforced.
- Homosexual activity becomes illegal (imprisonment as punishment).1-3 years in prison, 100 000-500 000 cfa fine. Decriminalization pending
- April 18LGBT discrimination becomes illegal in some contexts.Some protection under the mandate through human rights institute.
- LGBT discrimination becomes no protections.Although Zimbabwean constitution does state "All citizens are equal", sexual orientations and gender identities are not protected.
- February 20LGBT housing discrimination becomes no protections.
- LGBT employment discrimination becomes no protections.