Vice-President of Zimbabwe

First and Second Vice-President of the
Republic of Zimbabwe
Incumbent
Constantino Chiwenga (First)
Kembo Mohadi (Second)

since 28 December 2017
Term length5 years, renewable once[1]
Inaugural holderSimon Muzenda (First)
Joshua Nkomo (Second)
Formation31 December 1987

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.

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
  •   Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (ZANU–PF)
Symbols
  • Died in office
No. Picture Name
(Birth–Death)
Took office Left office Political Party
1 Joshua Nkomo
(1917–1999)
31 December 1987 1 July 1999[†] ZANU–PF
2 Simon Muzenda
(1922–2003)
1 July 1999 20 September 2003[†]
3 Joseph Msika
(1923–2009)
23 December 1999 4 August 2009[†]
20 September 2003 6 December 2004
4 Joice Mujuru
(1955–)
6 December 2004 14 December 2009
5 John Nkomo
(1934–2013)
14 December 2009 17 January 2013[†]
(4) Joice Mujuru

(1955–)

17 January 2013 12 December 2014
6 Emmerson Mnangagwa
(1942–)
12 December 2014 6 November 2017
7 Phelekezela Mphoko
(1940–)
12 December 2014 27 November 2017[2] Independent
8 Constantino Chiwenga
(1956–)
28 December 2017 3 March 2021 ZANU–PF
9 Kembo Mohadi
(1949–)
28 December 2017 3 March 2021
(8) Constantino Chiwenga

(1956–)

3 March 2021 Incumbent

Notes

References

  1. "Zimbabweans hope for democratic rebirth". BBC News. 20 March 2013. Retrieved 15 August 2013.
  2. "President dissolves Cabinet". Herald.co.zw. Archived from the original on 9 November 2020. Retrieved 28 November 2017.