The new President Emmerson Mnangagwa has been inaugurated taking over from Robert Mugabe who was forced to resign after over three decades in power.
In his keynote address Mnangagwa said that “democratic” elections will be held in 2018 as scheduled.
Mnangagwa took his oath of office in front of tens of thousands of jubilant Zimbabweans who filled up the national sports stadium.
“I am required to serve our country as the president of all citizens regardless of colour, creed, religion, tribe, totem or political affiliation,” said Mnangagwa.
He also said that all foreign investments will be safe in Zimbabwe and measures will be taken towards settling debt.
According to the new president, Zimbabwe is ready for re-engagement with the rest of the world.
The crocodile, as he is widely referred, has vowed to tackle corruption, reimburse the farmers whose farms were seized by Robert Mugabe’s administration.
