# Emmerson Mnangagwa

_President of the Republic of Zimbabwe_

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Last updated: 2026-11-03

> Emmerson Dambudzo Mnangagwa is a Zimbabwean politician who has served as the president of Zimbabwe since 2017. His rule has been described as a dictatorship. A member of ZANU–PF and a longtime ally of former president Robert Mugabe, he held a series of cabinet portfolios and he was Mugabe's first vice-president from 2014 until 2017, when he was dismissed before coming to power in a coup d'état. He secured his first full term as president in the disputed 2018 general election. Mnangagwa was re-elected in the 2023 Zimbabwean general election with 52.6% of the vote.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 15 September 1942 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Zvishavane ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland; Southern Rhodesia ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P27))
- **Occupation:** politician; minister ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P106))
- **Political party:** Zimbabwe African National Union – Patriotic Front (since 1987); Zimbabwe African People's Union; United National Independence Party ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P102))
- **Education:** University of London; University of Zambia; Egyptian Military College; David Kaunda Technical High School ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P69))
- **Spouse:** Auxillia Mnangagwa; Jayne Mnangagwa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P26))
- **Official website:** edmnangagwa.com ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P856))
- **Positions held:** President of Zimbabwe (since 24 November 2017); Vice President of Zimbabwe (12 December 2014 – 6 November 2017); Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs (11 September 2013 – 9 October 2017); Defence Minister of Zimbabwe (13 February 2009 – 11 September 2013); Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities (2005–2009); Speaker of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe (2000–2005); Finance Minister (1995–1996); Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs (1989–2000); Minister of State for National Security in the President's Office (1980–1988); Member of the National Assembly of Zimbabwe ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P39))
- **Awards:** Time 100 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P166))
- **X (Twitter):** edmnangagwa ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P2002))
- **Facebook:** Emmerson-Dambudzo-Mnangagwa-709844565772844 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523#P2013))

## Questions

**When was Emmerson Mnangagwa born?**  
Emmerson Mnangagwa was born on 15 September 1942 in Zvishavane.

**What positions has Emmerson Mnangagwa held?**  
Positions held by Emmerson Mnangagwa include: President of Zimbabwe (since 24 November 2017); Vice President of Zimbabwe (2014–2017); Minister of Justice and Legal Affairs (2013–2017); Defence Minister of Zimbabwe (2009–2013); Minister of National Housing and Social Amenities (2005–2009).

**Where did Emmerson Mnangagwa study?**  
Emmerson Mnangagwa was educated at University of London, University of Zambia, Egyptian Military College, David Kaunda Technical High School.

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## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Emmerson Mnangagwa](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emmerson_Mnangagwa) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikipedia (Nepali): इमर्सन म्नाङगाग्वा](https://ne.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%A4%87%E0%A4%AE%E0%A4%B0%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B8%E0%A4%A8_%E0%A4%AE%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%A8%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%99%E0%A4%97%E0%A4%BE%E0%A4%97%E0%A5%8D%E0%A4%B5%E0%A4%BE) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q510523](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q510523) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: Emmerson Mnangagwa Official Portrait (cropped).jpg by Government of Zimbabwe (Public domain)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Emmerson_Mnangagwa_Official_Portrait_(cropped).jpg)

## Licence and attribution

Text from the Wikipedia article Emmerson Mnangagwa, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0. This page's text is shared under the same licence. Facts from Wikidata (CC0). Image: Emmerson Mnangagwa Official Portrait (cropped).jpg — Government of Zimbabwe, Public domain.

## Cite this page

"Emmerson Mnangagwa". DigiNepal. Last updated 3 November 2026. https://diginpl.com/people/emmerson-mnangagwa. Retrieved 6 November 2026.