Career
- Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities (2005 to 2009)
- President of Zimbabwe (2017 to present)
- Finance Minister (1995 to 1996)
- Vice President of Zimbabwe (2014 to 2017)
- Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe (2000 to 2005)
- Defence Minister of Zimbabwe (2009 to 2013)
- Member of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe
- Member of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: Robert Mugabe (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Zimbabwe?
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is the Head of state of Zimbabwe, in office since 4 Sept 2023.
Who was the Head of state of Zimbabwe before Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa?
Robert Mugabe held the office before Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa.
When was Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa born?
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa was born in 1942-09-15, in Zvishavane, according to Wikidata.
Where did Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa study?
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa studied at University of London, University of Zambia, Egyptian Military College, according to Wikidata.
Which party does Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa belong to?
Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is listed as a member of Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front, Zimbabwe African People's Union, United National Independence Party on Wikidata.
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Zimbabwe. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/zimbabwe/head-of-state