List of presidents of the Senate of Zimbabwe
| President of the Senate of Zimbabwe | |
|---|---|
| |
Logo of the Parliament of Zimbabwe | |
since 11 September 2018 | |
| Senate of Zimbabwe | |
| Style | Honourable |
| Status | Presiding officer |
| Seat | New Parliament Building, Zimbabwe |
| Appointer | Senate, approved and sworn in by the Chief Justice |
| Term length | Five years elected by the Senate at the start of each parliament, and upon a vacancy |
| Constituting instrument | Constitution of Zimbabwe |
| Precursor | President of the Senate of Rhodesia |
| Inaugural holder |
|
| Formation | 1970 |
| Deputy | Deputy President of the Senate |
| Website | parlzim |
President of the Senate of Zimbabwe is the presiding officer in the Senate of Zimbabwe.
At its first sitting after a general election and before proceeding to any other business, in accord with the Constitution, the Senate must elect a presiding officer to be known as the President of the Senate. A person qualified for election as President of the Senate, is or has been a Senator, or is qualified to be elected to the Senate. Before commencing the duties of the office, the President of the Senate must take the oaths of loyalty and office before the Chief Justice or the next most senior judge.
Presidents of the Senate of Zimbabwe
| Name | Took office | Left office | Party | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan Makombe | 1980 | 1990 | ZANU–PF | [1] |
| No Senate | 1990 | 2005 | [2] | |
| Edna Madzongwe | 30 November 2005 | 11 September 2018 | ZANU–PF | |
| Mabel Chinomona | 11 September 2018 | Incumbent | ZANU–PF | [3] |
See also
References
- ^ Key milestones in Zim's Legislature, The Herald, 16 Apr 2015
- ^ "Elections in 2005". archive.ipu.org. Retrieved 28 March 2023.
- ^ "IPU PARLINE database: ZIMBABWE (Senate), General information". archive.ipu.org.