17 March in African history

Cyclone Idai dissipated in Zimbabwe after 2 days of destruction and loss of life

The tropical Cyclone which brought heavy rains and strong winds causing floods and landslides in parts of Zimbabwe dissipated. The disaster claimed over 340 lives and 51 000 people were displaced.

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Zimbabwe president Emmerson Mnangagwa declares coronavirus disease a state of disaster

On this day in 2020, His Excellency President Emmerson Mnangagwa joined other countries to declare coronavirus disease a national disaster. This was before any cases were confirmed in Zimbabwe. The president called off all social gatherings and cancelled local and international traveling for citizens.

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Mugabe was sworn in for the third term as president of Zimbabwe

On this day in 2002, Robert Mugabe was sworn in as president of Zimbabwe for the third term by Chief Justice Godfrey Chidyausiku at the state house in Harare.

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Voting ends in the 1996 presidential elections in Zimbabwe

On this day in 1996, presidential elections in Zimbabwe organised for two for days came to an end, with Abel Muzorewa and Ndabaningi Sithole losing to Mugabe who claimed over 90% of the votes.

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