Vice-President of Zimbabwe
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The Vice-President of Zimbabwe is the second highest political position obtainable in Zimbabwe. Currently there is a provision for two Vice-Presidents, who are appointed by the President of Zimbabwe.
First and Second Vice-President of the Republic of Zimbabwe | |
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Term length | 5 years, renewable once[1] |
Inaugural holder | Simon Muzenda (First) Joshua Nkomo (Second) |
Formation | 31 December 1987 |
The Vice-Presidents are designated as "First" and "Second" in the Constitution of Zimbabwe; the designation reflects their position in the presidential order of succession.
Vice-Presidents
Key
- Political parties
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- Independent
- Symbols
- † Died in office
No. | Picture | Name (Birth–Death) |
Took office | Left office | Political Party |
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1 | Joshua Nkomo (1917–1999) |
31 December 1987 | 1 July 1999[†] | ZANU–PF | |
2 | Simon Muzenda (1922–2003) |
1 July 1999 | 20 September 2003[†] | ZANU–PF | |
3 | Joseph Msika (1923–2009) |
23 December 1999 | 4 August 2009[†] | ZANU–PF | |
20 September 2003 | 6 December 2004 | ||||
4 | Joice Mujuru (1955–) |
6 December 2004 | 14 December 2009 | ZANU–PF | |
5 | John Nkomo (1934–2013) |
14 December 2009 | 17 January 2013[†] | ZANU–PF | |
(4) | Joice Mujuru
(1955–) |
17 January 2013 | 12 December 2014 | ||
6 | Emmerson Mnangagwa (1942–) |
12 December 2014 | 6 November 2017 | ZANU–PF[a] | |
7 | Phelekezela Mphoko (1940–) |
12 December 2014 | 27 November 2017[2] | Independent | |
8 | Constantino Chiwenga (1956–) |
28 December 2017 | Incumbent | ZANU–PF | |
9 | Kembo Mohadi (1949–) |
28 December 2017 | 3 March 2021 | ZANU–PF |
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Notes
- ↑ Until 2017, expelled and later reinstated into the party after the coup d'état
References
- ↑ "Zimbabweans hope for democratic rebirth". BBC News. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
- ↑ "President dissolves Cabinet". Herald.co.zw. Retrieved 28 November 2017.