2023 in Zimbabwe explained

Events of 2023 in Zimbabwe.

Incumbents

• President: Emmerson Mnangagwa
• Vice President
  • Constantino Chiwenga

Events

Ongoing: COVID-19 pandemic in Zimbabwe

See also: Public holidays in Zimbabwe.

• 14 July – President Mnangagwa signs a law prohibiting citizens from criticizing the government.^[1]
• 26 August – 2023 Zimbabwean general election: President Emmerson Mnangagwa is re-elected to a second term with 52.6% of the vote, defeating main challenger Nelson Chamisa who garners 44%. Mnangagwa's ZANU–PF also wins a majority in the National Assembly elections. Chamisa's Citizens Coalition for Change rejects the results, alleging electoral irregularities.^[2]
• 12 October – 2023 Zimbabwe cholera outbreak: Zimbabwe bans gatherings of more than 50 people amid a cholera outbreak in the country.^[3]
• 11 November 2023 to 9 December 2023: 2023 Zimbabwean by-elections.^[4]

Deaths

• 31 October - Shepherd Gundu Chengeta
• 14 November - Tapfumaneyi Masaya

See also

• COVID-19 pandemic in Africa
• African Continental Free Trade Area

Notes and References

1. News: Zimbabwe President Signs Law That Prohibits Criticism of State . Bloomberg .
2. Web site: 2023-08-27 . Zimbabwe's President Mnangagwa wins second term in disputed vote . 2023-08-30 . South China Morning Post . en.
3. News: Chingono . Nyasha . 2023-10-12 . Zimbabwe bans large gatherings as threat of cholera outbreak grows . en-GB . The Guardian . 2023-10-12 . 0261-3077.
4. News: 2023-10-20 . Zimbabwe Calls By-Elections After Opposition Lawmakers Lose Seats . en . Bloomberg.com . 2023-11-26.