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Legislative branch Zimbabwe, in 36 editions.
The entry for Zimbabwe published Legislative branch in 36 editions of 36, from 1990 to 2025. The text changed in 28 editions. Each is shown as published. Legislative branch in every entry.
- editions changed the text
- 28
- the first edition with it
- 1990
- the latest edition with it
- 2025
Published as “Legislative branch” (1990 to 2025) and “Parliament” (1994 to 1996).
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2025 edition
Rewritten since 2024The same text in 4 editions, 1990 to 1993.
unicameral Parliament
unicameral Parliament
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Parliament”
- elections last held 28-30 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1995);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total, 120 elected) ZANU-PF 117, ZUM 2, ZANU-S 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1993 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral
elections last held 28-30 March 1990 (next to be held NA March 1995);
results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (150 total, 120
elected) ZANU-PF 117, ZUM 2, ZANU-S 1
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Parliament”
- elections last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA March 2000);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total, 120 elected) ZANU-PF 118, ZANU-S 2
unicameral
elections last held 28-30 March 1990 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA March 1995);
March 2000); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (150
total, 120117, ZUM 2, 118, ZANU-S 1 2
Published as “Legislative branch”
unicameral
Published as “Parliament”
- elections last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA March 2000);
- results - percent of vote by party NA;
- seats - (150 total, 120 elected) ZANU-PF 118, ZANU-Ndonga 2
unicameral
elections last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA
March 2000); results - percent of vote by party NA; seats - (150
total, 120 elected) ZANU-PF 118, ZANU-S ZANU-Ndonga 2
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats, 120 of which are directly elected by popular vote for six-year terms; of the other 30 seats, 12 are nominated by the president, 10 are occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 by provincial governors)
- elections:
- last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-Ndonga 2, independent 1
Rewritten: too little of the 1996 text remains to mark the changes.
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly
(150 seats, 120 of which are directly elected by popular vote for
six-year terms; of the other 30 seats, 12 are nominated by the
president, 10 are occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their
peers, and 8 by provincial governors)
elections: last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party -
ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-Ndonga 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats, 120 of which are directly elected by popular vote for six-year terms; of the other 30 seats, 12 are nominated by the president, 10 are occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 by provincial governors)
- elections:
- last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party-NA; seats by party-ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-Ndonga 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly
(150 seats, 120 of which are directly elected by popular vote for
six-year terms; of the other 30 seats, 12 are nominated by the
president, 10 are occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their
peers, and 8 by provincial governors)
elections: last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
election results: percent of vote by party - NA; party-NA; seats by party - party-ZANU-PFZANU-PF 117, ZANU-Ndonga 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats--120 elected by popular vote for six-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors)
- elections:
- last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party--NA; seats by party--ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-Ndonga 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly
Assembly (150 seats, 120 of which are directly seats--120 elected by popular vote forterms; of the other 30 seats, terms,
12 are nominated by theare occupied by traditional chiefs
chosen by their
elections: last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001)
election results: percent of vote by party-NA; party--NA; seats by party-ZANU-PF
party--ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-Ndonga 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for six-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors)
- elections:
- last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held 24-25 June 2000)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-NDONGA 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House ofseats--120 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for six-year terms,
elections: last held 8-9 April 1995 (next to be held NA April 2001) 24-25 June 2000)
election results: percent of vote by party--NA; party - NA; seats by
party--ZANU-PFZANU-Ndonga ZANU-NDONGA 2, independent 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for six-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors) elections: last held 24-25 June 2000 (next to be held NA 2006) election results: percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 47.2%, MDC 45.6%, ZANU-Ndonga 0.7%, United Parties 0.7%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 63, MDC 56, ZANU-Ndonga 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for six-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors)8-9 April 1995 24-25 June 2000 (next to be held 24-25 June 2000)NA 2006) election results: percent of vote by party - NA; ZANU-PF 47.2%, MDC 45.6%, ZANU-Ndonga 0.7%, United Parties 0.7%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 117, ZANU-NDONGA 2, independent 63, MDC 56, ZANU-Ndonga 1
unicameral House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president)
- elections:
- last held 24-25 June 2000 (next to be held NA 2005)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 47.2%, MDC 45.6%, ZANU-Ndonga 0.7%, United Parties 0.7%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 63, MDC 56, ZANU-Ndonga 1
unicameral parliament, called House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for six-year five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors) governors appointed by the president)
elections: last held 24-25 June 2000 (next to be held NA 2006) 2005)
election results: percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 47.2%, MDC 45.6%, ZANU-Ndonga 0.7%, United Parties 0.7%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 63, MDC 56, ZANU-Ndonga 1
The same text in 2003 and 2004.
unicameral House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president)
- elections:
- last held 24-25 June 2000 (next to be held NA 2005)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 48.6%, MDC 47.0%, other 4.4%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 62, MDC 57, ZANU-Ndonga 1
unicameral House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president)
elections: last held 24-25 June 2000 (next to be held NA 2005)
election results: percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 47.2%, 48.6%, MDC 45.6%, ZANU-Ndonga 0.7%, United Parties 0.7%; 47.0%, other 4.4%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 63, 62, MDC 56, 57, ZANU-Ndonga 1
unicameral House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president)
- elections:
- last held 31 March 2005 (next to be held NA 2010)
- election results:
- percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 59.6%, MDC 39.5%, other 0.9%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 78, MDC 41, Independents 1
unicameral House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president)
elections: last held 24-25 June 2000 31 March 2005 (next to be held NA 2005) 2010)
election results: percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 48.6%, 59.6%, MDC 47.0%, 39.5%, other 4.4%; 0.9%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 62, 78, MDC 57, ZANU-Ndonga 41, Independents 1
bicameral Parliament consists of a House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and eight occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president) and a Senate (66 seats - 50 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, six nominated by the president, 10 nominated by the Council of Chiefs)
- elections:
- House of Assembly last held 31 March 2005 (next to be held in 2010), Senate last held 26 November 2005 (next to be held in 2010)
- election results:
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 59.6%, MDC 39.5%, other 0.9%;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 78, MDC 41, independents 1;
- Senate - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 73.7%, MDC 20.3%, other 4.4%, independents 1.6%;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 43, MDC 7
unicameral bicameral Parliament consists of a House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 eight occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president) and a Senate (66 seats - 50 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, six nominated by the president, 10 nominated by the Council of Chiefs)
elections: House of Assembly last held 31 March 2005 (next to be held NA in 2010), Senate last held 26 November 2005 (next to be held in 2010)
election results: House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 59.6%, MDC 39.5%, other 0.9%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 78, MDC 41, Independents 1 independents 1; Senate - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 73.7%, MDC 20.3%, other 4.4%, independents 1.6%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 43, MDC 7
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (66 seats - 50 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 6 nominated by the president, 10 nominated by the Council of Chiefs) and a House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president)
- elections:
- Senate last held 26 November 2005 (next to be held in 2010; House of Assembly last held 31 March 2005 (next to be held in 2010)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 73.7%, MDC 20.3%, other 4.4%, independents 1.6%;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 43, MDC 7;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 59.6%, MDC 39.5%, other 0.9%;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 78, MDC 41, independents 1
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (66 seats - 50 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 6 nominated by the president, 10 nominated by the Council of Chiefs) and a House of Assembly (150 seats - 120 elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and eight 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president) and a Senate (66 seats - 50 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, six nominated by the president, 10 nominated by the Council of Chiefs)
elections: House of Assembly Senate last held 31 March 26 November 2005 (next to be held in 2010), Senate 2010; House of Assembly last held 26 November 31 March 2005 (next to be held in 2010)
election results: House of Assembly Senate - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 59.6%, 73.7%, MDC 39.5%, 20.3%, other 0.9%; 4.4%, independents 1.6%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 78, 43, MDC 41, independents 1; Senate 7; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 73.7%, 59.6%, MDC 20.3%, 39.5%, other 4.4%, independents 1.6%; 0.9%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 43, 78, MDC 7 41, independents 1
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - all elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 28 March 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.6%;
- seats by party - MDC 30, ZANU-PF 30;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.9%;
- seats by party - MDC 109, ZANU-PF 97, other 4
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (66 (93 seats - 50 60 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 6 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, 10 nominated 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs) Chiefs, 2 held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (150 (210 seats - 120 all elected by popular vote for five-year terms, 12 nominated by the president, 10 occupied by traditional chiefs chosen by their peers, and 8 occupied by provincial governors appointed by the president) terms)
elections: Senate last held 26 November 2005 (next to be held in 2010; House of Assembly last held 31 28 March 2005 2008 (next to be held in 2010) 2013)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 73.7%, MDC 20.3%, 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 4.4%, independents 1.6%; 2.6%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 43, MDC 7; 30, ZANU-PF 30; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 59.6%, MDC 39.5%, 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 0.9%; 2.9%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 78, MDC 41, independents 1 109, ZANU-PF 97, other 4
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - all elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held 28 March 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.6%;
- seats by party - MDC 30, ZANU-PF 30;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.9%;
- seats by party - MDC 109, ZANU-PF 97, other 4
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - all elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
elections:
last held 28 March 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.6%; seats by party - MDC 30, ZANU-PF 30; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.9%; seats by party - MDC 109, ZANU-PF 97, other 4
The same text in 3 editions, 2010 to 2012.
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 members elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president and the prime minister, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 seats held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 members appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - members elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 28 March 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.6%;
- seats by party - MDC 30, ZANU-PF 30;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.9%;
- seats by party - MDC 109, ZANU-PF 97, other 4
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 members elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, president and the prime minister, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 seats held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 members appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - all members elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 28 March 2008 (next to be held in 2013)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.6%; seats by party - MDC 30, ZANU-PF 30; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.9%; seats by party - MDC 109, ZANU-PF 97, other 4
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 members elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 seats held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 members appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - members elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 37 MDC 23;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 160, MDC 49, other 1
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 seats - 60 members elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president and the prime minister, president, 16 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, 2 seats held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 members appointed by the president) and a House of Assembly (210 seats - members elected by popular vote for five-year terms)
elections:
last held on 28 March 2008 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2013) 2018)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.6%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.6%; NA; seats by party - MDC 30, ZANU-PF 30; 37 MDC 23; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - MDC 51.3%, ZANU-PF 45.8%, other 2.9%; NA; seats by party - MDC 109, ZANU-PF 97, 160, MDC 49, other 4 1
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (80 seats - 60 members elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 18 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs and 2 seats reserved for people with disabilities) and a House of Assembly (270 seats - members elected by popular vote for five-year terms and 60 seats reserved for women who are identified by their parties and nominated by proportional representation)
- elections:
- last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 37 MD-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 197, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 1
bicameral Parliament consists of a Senate (93 (80 seats - 60 members elected by popular vote for a five-year term, 10 provincial governors nominated by the president, 16 18 traditional chiefs elected by the Council of Chiefs, Chiefs and 2 seats held by the president and deputy president of the Council of Chiefs, and 5 members appointed by the president) reserved for people with disabilities) and a House of Assembly (210 (270 seats - members elected by popular vote for five-year terms) terms and 60 seats reserved for women who are identified by their parties and nominated by proportional representation)
elections:
last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 37 MDC 23; MD-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 160, MDC 49, other 197, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 1
- description:
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 37 MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 197, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 1
description: bicameral Parliament consists of a the Senate (80 seats - seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by popular vote for a five-year term, 18 traditional chiefs proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council of Chiefs Chiefs, and 2 seats reserved for people members with disabilities) disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and a the House of Assembly (270 seats - seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by popular simple majority vote for five-year terms and 60 seats reserved for women who are identified by their parties and nominated directly elected by proportional representation) representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections:
election results:MD-T MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 197, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 1
- description:
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 37, MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 196, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 2
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 37 37, MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 197, 196, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 1 2
- description:
- bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
- last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 37, MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2;
- House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 62.4%, MDC-T 30.3%, MDC-N 4.7%, other 0.7%, independent 1.9%;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 196, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 2
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 37, MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; House of Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; ZANU-PF 62.4%, MDC-T 30.3%, MDC-N 4.7%, other 0.7%, independent 1.9%; seats by party - ZANU-PF 196, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, independent 2
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 170, MDC Alliance 85, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1
description: bicameral Parliament consists of the of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms) and the House of
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 37, MDC-T 21, MDC-N 2, chiefs 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; House of 2, MDC-T 1
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - ZANU-PF 62.4%, MDC-T 30.3%, MDC-N 4.7%, other 0.7%, independent 1.9%; NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 196, 170, MDC Alliance 85, MDC-T 70, MDC-N 2, 1, NPF 1, independent 2 1
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1;
- composition - men 45, women 35, percent of women 43.8%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 179, MDC Alliance 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1;
- composition - men 185, women 25, percent of women 31.5%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 31 July 2013 (next to be held in 2018)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1 1; composition - men 45, women 35, percent of women 43.8%
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 170, 179, MDC Alliance 85, 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1 1; composition - men 185, women 25, percent of women 31.5%; note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
The same text in 2020 and 2021.
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1;
- composition - men 45, women 35, percent of women 43.8%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 179, MDC Alliance 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1;
- composition - men 185, women 25, percent of women 31.5%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 31 30 July 2013 2018 (next to be held in 2018) 2023)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1; composition - men 45, women 35, percent of women 43.8%
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 179, MDC Alliance 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1; composition - men 185, women 25, percent of women 31.5%; note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1;
- composition - men 45, women 35, percent of women 43.8%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 179, MDC Alliance 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1;
- composition - men 184, women 81, percent of women 31.5%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
National Assembly - last held on 30 July 2018 (next to be held in 2023)
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1; composition - men 45, women 35, percent of women 43.8%
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 179, MDC Alliance 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1; composition - men 185, 184, women 25, 81, percent of women 31.5%; note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 18 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (280 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote and 10 additional seats reserved for candidates aged between 21 and 35 directly elected by proportional representation, members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
Senate - last held for elected member on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
- National Assembly - last held on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028) note: a by election was held on 11 November 2023 due to the death of a candidate during the August general election;
- a special by election was held on 9 December 2023 after nine opposition lawmakers were removed from their seats and disqualified from running again;
- another by election is set for 3 February 2024
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 33, CCC- 27, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2;
- composition - men 44, women 36, percent of women 45%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 177, CCC-93;
- composition - men 194, women 86, percent of women 30.8%;
- note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 2 18 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (270 (280 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote; vote and 10 additional seats reserved for candidates aged between 21 and 35 directly elected by proportional representation, members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held for elected member on 30 July 2018 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2023) 2028)
National Assembly - last held on 30 July 2018 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2023) 2028) note: a by election was held on 11 November 2023 due to the death of a candidate during the August general election; a special by election was held on 9 December 2023 after nine opposition lawmakers were removed from their seats and disqualified from running again; another by election is set for 3 February 2024
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 34, MDC Alliance 25, 33, CCC- 27, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2, MDC-T 1; 2; composition - men 45, 44, women 35, 36, percent of women 43.8% 45%
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 179, MDC Alliance 88, MDC-T 1, NPF 1, independent 1; 177, CCC-93; composition - men 184, 194, women 81, 86, percent of women 31.5%; 30.8%; note - total Parliament percent of women 34.3%
- description:
bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 18 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (280 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote and 10 additional seats reserved for candidates aged between 21 and 35 directly elected by proportional representation, members serve 5-year terms)
- elections:
Senate - last held for elected member on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
- National Assembly - last held on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028);
- note - a byelection was held on 11 November 2023 due to the death of a candidate during the August general election;
- a special byelection was held on 9 December 2023 after nine opposition lawmakers were removed from their seats and disqualified from running again;
- another byelection was held on 3 February 2024 for six open seats
- election results:
- Senate - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 33, CCC- 27, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2;
- composition - men 36, women 35, percentage of women 49.3%
- National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA;
- seats by party - ZANU-PF 190, CCC-93;
- composition - men 192, women 75, percentage women 28.1%;
- total Parliament percentage women 32.5%
description: bicameral Parliament consists of:
Senate (80 seats; 60 members directly elected in multi-seat constituencies - 6 seats in each of the 10 provinces - by proportional representation vote, 16 indirectly elected by the regional governing councils, 18 reserved for the National Council Chiefs, and 2 reserved for members with disabilities; members serve 5-year terms)
National Assembly (280 seats; 210 members directly elected in single-seat constituencies by simple majority vote and 60 seats reserved for women directly elected by proportional representation vote and 10 additional seats reserved for candidates aged between 21 and 35 directly elected by proportional representation, members serve 5-year terms)
elections: Senate - last held for elected member on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028)
National Assembly - last held on 23 August 2023 (next to be held in 2028) note: 2028); note - a by election byelection was held on 11 November 2023 due to the death of a candidate during the August general election; a special by election byelection was held on 9 December 2023 after nine opposition lawmakers were removed from their seats and disqualified from running again; another by election is set for byelection was held on 3 February 2024 for six open seats
election results: Senate - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 33, CCC- 27, Chiefs 18, people with disabilities 2; composition - men 44, women 36, percent women 35, percentage of women 45% 49.3%
National Assembly - percent of vote by party - NA; seats by party - ZANU-PF 177, 190, CCC-93; composition - men 194, 192, women 86, percent of 75, percentage women 30.8%; note - 28.1%; total Parliament percent of percentage women 34.3% 32.5%
- legislature name:
- Parliament
- legislative structure:
- bicameral
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legislature name: Parliament
legislative structure: bicameral
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Central Intelligence Agency. “Zimbabwe: Legislative branch.” The World Factbook, 1990–2025 editions. Archived by The Factbook, thefactbook.org/zimbabwe/legislative-branch.