President of Zimbabwe

head of state and of government in Zimbabwe

The President of Zimbabwe is the head of state of Zimbabwe. They are elected using a two-round system.

President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe
Incumbent
Emmerson Mnangagwa

since 24 November 2017
StyleHis Excellency
(Formal, in international correspondence)
Comrade President
(Informal)
ResidenceState House
Appointerpopular vote
Term length5 years, renewable once[1]
Inaugural holderCanaan Banana
Formation18 April 1980
DeputyVice-President of Zimbabwe
SalaryUS$200,000 (2014)[2]
Websitewww.theopc.gov.zw

The President is also the head of government. the office of Prime Minister was abolished in 1987. Under the rules adopted by the same referendum, the president serves a maximum of two five-year terms.[3]

Presidents of Zimbabwe (1980–present) change

No. President Took office Left office Time in office Party Election
1Banana, CanaanCanaan Banana
(1936–2003)
18 April 198031 December 19877 years, 257 daysZANU1980
1986
2Mugabe, RobertRobert Mugabe
(1924–2019)
31 December 198721 November 201729 years, 325 daysZANU–PF1990
1996
2002
2008
2013
3Mnangagwa, EmmersonEmmerson Mnangagwa
(born 1942)
24 November 2017Incumbent6 years, 123 daysZANU–PF2018
2023

References change

  1. "Zimbabweans hope for democratic rebirth". BBC News. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. Gumbo, Lloyd (22 April 2014). "President reveals monthly salary". The Herald. Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  3. Allison, Simon (26 March 2013). "Even Zimbabwe's constitution waits for Mugabe to pass the baton, or pass away". theguardian.com. The Guardian. Retrieved 21 November 2017.