Ethnic Groups and Language Zimbabwe’s population is divided into two major linguistic and ethnic groups: the Shona and the Ndebele. Numerous Shona subgroups, such as the Tavara, Korekore, and Manyika, are traditionally distinguished by region and dialect of Shona. Altogether, the Shona constitute 71 percent of the population. The Ndebele minority, representing 16 percent of the population, speak a language related to Zulu and are concentrated in the southwest. There are small but politically and economically …showed first 75 words of 1195 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1195 total…president, who is elected by direct popular vote. The president is Robert Gabriel Mugabe, who has led the country since independence. The system of government was more like a democracy because what ever the Mugabe said always went forth. He is the only person in control and no one could contradict him. The president appoints the cabinet and two of the cabinet members are vice-presidents. Cabinet members must answer to the parliament for their actions.