GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

Detailed explanation-1: -Independence and the 1980s. The country gained official independence as Zimbabwe on 18 April 1980. The government held independence celebrations in Rufaro stadium in Salisbury, the capital.

Detailed explanation-2: -Zimbabwe attained independence from the white minority rule in 1980. Since then the country has been ruled by ZANU-PF, the party that led the freedom struggle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prime Minister and ceremonial President (1980–87) Seven years into Mugabe’s premiership, Zimbabwe scrapped the white seats amid sweeping constitutional reforms in September 1987. The office of Prime Minister was abolished in October; Mugabe became the country’s first executive President two months later.