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National Assembly of Zimbabwe

Lower house of the Parliament of Zimbabwe

Field	Value
background_color
name	National Assembly of Zimbabwe
native_name	{{collapsible list
titlestyle	background:transparent;text-align:center;line-height:normal;font-size:84%;
title	15 other official names
{{Infobox	subbox	yes	bodystyle=font-size:77%;font-weight:normal;
rowclass1	mergedrow	label1 = Shona:
data1	Dare reVanodzika Mitemo yeNyika
rowclass2	mergedrow	label2 = Ndebele:
data2	Indlu Yabameli
rowclass3	mergedrow	label3 = Chewa:
data3	Nyumba Ya Malamulo
rowclass4	mergedrow	label4 = Chibarwe:
data4	Boka Rawanaikha Mitemo Yadziko
rowclass5	mergedrow	label5 = Kalanga:
data5	Lubahhe gwebaMilili beMitunhu muPhalamente
rowclass6	mergedrow	label6 = Koisan:
data6	Ha Ndjuu Tcuan Ana Kua Kui E
rowclass7	mergedrow	label7 = Nambya:
data7	Igota Lyabamilili
rowclass8	mergedrow	label8 = Ndau:
data8	Bandhla Revanoemese Mirawu Yenyika
rowclass9	mergedrow	label9 = Shangani:
data9	Nhlengeletano ya Rixaka
rowclass10	mergedrow	label10 = Sesotho:
data10	Sehlopano Sa Sechaba
rowclass11	mergedrow	label11 = Tonga:
data11	Ng’anda Yaansi Yamilawu
rowclass12	mergedrow	label12 = Tswana:
data12	Batsenelela Phuthego Ya Setshaba
rowclass13	mergedrow	label13 = Venda:
data13	Guvhangano ḽa Lushaka
rowclass14	mergedrow	label14 = Xhosa:
data14	Inkundla Yesizwe
legislature	10th Parliament of Zimbabwe
coa_pic	Logo of the Parliament of Zimbabwe.png
coa_res	140px
house_type	Lower house
body	Parliament of Zimbabwe
foundation
preceded_by	Parliament of Rhodesia
new_session	4 September 2023
term_limits	None
leader1_type	Speaker
leader1	Jacob Mudenda
party1	ZANU-PF
election1	22 August 2013
leader2_type	Deputy Speaker
leader2	Tsitsi Gezi
party2	ZANU-PF
election2	11 September 2018
leader3_type	Clerk
leader3	Kennedy Mugove Chokuda
members	280
structure1	File:Zimbabwe House of Assembly.svg
structure1_res	300px
:{{Color box	#008000	border	darkgray}} ZANU–PF (194)
:	border	darkgray}} CCC (86)
:{{Color box	#C0C0C0	border	darkgray}} Vacant (0)
:{{Color box	black	border	darkgray}} Speaker (1)
last_election1	23 August 2023
term_length	Five years
next_election1	No later than 5 August 2028
redistricting	Every ten years by the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, in consultation with the President and Parliament
session_room2	House of Assembly of Zimbabwe Chamber.jpg
meeting_place2	Before 2023:
National Assembly Chamber
Parliament House
Harare
Zimbabwe
session_room	File:New Parliament of Zimbabwe August 2024.jpg
meeting_place	National Assembly Chamber
New Zimbabwe Parliament Building
Mount Hampden
Zimbabwe
website
voting_system1	Parallel voting

| {{Infobox|subbox=yes|bodystyle=font-size:77%;font-weight:normal; ;Government (194) : ZANU–PF (194) ;Opposition (86) : CCC (86) ;Vacant seats (0) : Vacant (0) ;Presiding officer (1) : Speaker (1) National Assembly Chamber Parliament House Harare Zimbabwe New Zimbabwe Parliament Building Mount Hampden Zimbabwe

The National Assembly of Zimbabwe, previously the House of Assembly until 2013, is the lower house of the Parliament of Zimbabwe. It was established upon Zimbabwe's independence in 1980 as one of two chambers of parliament. Between the abolition of the Senate in 1989 and its reestablishment in 2005, the House of Assembly was the sole chamber of parliament.

Since the 2023 election, the National Assembly has had 280 members. Of these, 210 are elected in single-member constituencies. 60 seats are reserved for women, and are elected by proportional representation in 10 six-seat constituencies based on the country's provinces. The last 10 seats are reserved for youth and are also elected through proportional representation in 10 one-seat constituencies based on the provinces as well.

Jacob Mudenda has been Speaker of the National Assembly since September 2013.

History

Under the 1980 Constitution, 20 of the 100 seats in the House of Assembly were reserved for the country's white minority, although whites and other ethnic minorities made up only 5% of the population at the time. These seats were abolished by constitutional amendment in 1987. This size of 100 seats was used for two elections, the 1980 election held immediately before independence and the 1985 election. The 1990 election was the first election after the abolition of the white-reserved seats, and also expanded the House of Assembly to 120 seats, a size which was retained for the 1995 and 2000 elections.

With the 2005 election, the House of Assembly was expanded to 150 members. 120 members were directly elected in single member constituencies using the plurality (or first-past-the-post) system. The President appointed twelve additional members and eight provincial governors who held reserved seats in the House. The remaining ten seats were held by traditional chiefs who were chosen by their peers. All members served five-year terms.

Following the 2008 election, the House of Assembly was expanded to 210 seats and composed entirely of elected representatives. The appointed and ex officio members were transferred to the Senate. The Seventh House of Assembly was opened on August 26, 2008. The additional system of 60 seats reserved for women was established for the 2013 election. An additional 10 seats - one for each Province - reserved for a youth quota was established for the 2023 election.

Notes

References

"Constitution of the Republic of Zimbabwe 2013, as amended to 2017".
"Preliminary Statement: Zimbabwe Harmonised Elections 2023 – Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA)".
[https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1987-06-24-mn-6348-story.html Zimbabwe Moves to Limit Whites' Role : Legislation Prepared to End a Guarantee of Parliament Seats], ''[[Los Angeles Times]]'', June 24, 1987
[[Caroline Gombakomba. Carole Gombakomba]], [http://voanews.com/english/Africa/Zimbabwe/2007-11-01-voa45.cfm "Zimbabwe's Mugabe Finalizes Constitutional Amendment On Elections"]{{dead link. (April 2025)

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