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1999 in Zimbabwe

Explore 5 historical events and records for Zimbabwe in 1999.

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Historical records for Zimbabwe in 1999

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May

May 1999

Constitutional Commission Appointed

Mugabe, Robert Gabriel · Harare · President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Mugabe appoints a commission to prepare proposals for a new constitution.

September

11 September 1999

Movement for Democratic Change Formed

Mugabe, Robert Gabriel · Harare · President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

The Movement for Democratic Change is formed as a major opposition party.

11 September 1999

Movement for Democratic Change Formed

Tsvangirai, Morgan · Harare · President of Movement for Democratic Change · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Tsvangirai becomes leader of a new opposition movement rooted in labour and civic groups.

December

December 1999

Appointment as Vice-President

Msika, Joseph Wilfred · Harare · Vice-President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Msika becomes Vice-President after the death of Joshua Nkomo.

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1999

Economic Crisis and Labour Unrest

Mugabe, Robert Gabriel · Harare · President of Zimbabwe · Government / Government of Zimbabwe

Economic deterioration contributes to strikes, demonstrations and growing opposition.

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