Cabinet of Zimbabwe
Executive body forming the government of Zimbabwe
The Cabinet of Zimbabwe is the executive branch of the government of Zimbabwe, responsible for advising the president and implementing national policies. It consists of the president, who serves as its head, the two vice-presidents, and ministers appointed by the president. The Cabinet plays a central role in the administration of the country, overseeing various ministries and ensuring the execution of laws passed by Parliament. Established under the independence constitution in 1980, the Cabinet has undergone significant transformations, particularly with the shift to an executive presidency in 1987 and the adoption of a new constitution in 2013. It has also been shaped by political agreements, such as the Government of National Unity formed in 2009.
History
The Cabinet of Zimbabwe traces its origins to the country's independence from British colonial rule in 1980. The original Constitution of Zimbabwe, promulgated on 18 April 1980 as a result of the Lancaster House Agreement of 1979, established a parliamentary system with a ceremonial president and an executive prime minister who chaired the Cabinet. Under this framework, the Prime Minister was the head of government, responsible for appointing and dismissing Ministers, while the Cabinet collectively advised on policy matters.
In 1987, significant constitutional amendments altered this structure. The Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.
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