May 1999Constitutional Commission AppointedRobert Gabriel Mugabe
Mugabe appoints a commission to prepare proposals for a new constitution.
Historical records for Zimbabwe in 1999, rendered directly from the World History Database and ordered by month, day and event.
Mugabe appoints a commission to prepare proposals for a new constitution.
The Movement for Democratic Change is formed as a major opposition party.
Tsvangirai becomes leader of a new opposition movement rooted in labour and civic groups.
Msika becomes Vice-President after the death of Joshua Nkomo.
Economic deterioration contributes to strikes, demonstrations and growing opposition.
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