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1985 in Zimbabwe

Explore 2 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 1985.

Historical records for Zimbabwe in 1985

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July

Parliamentary Election Victory

Mugabe, Robert Gabriel · Zimbabwe · Prime Minister of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

ZANU-PF wins a large majority in the first post-independence parliamentary election.

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ZAPU Contests Parliamentary Election

Nkomo, Joshua · Zimbabwe · Politics / ZAPU

Despite intimidation and pressure ZAPU retained significant parliamentary support in its regional strongholds during the national election.

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