Emmerson Mnangagwa
Mnangagwa is a former spy chief installed after Robert Mugabe’s removal in a coup in November.
It brings the curtain down on Robert Mugabe's 37 years in power.
“The people have spoken. The voice of the people is the voice of God,” he told thousands of supporters.
As the country celebrates its dictator's downfall, his authoritarian system remains intact.
WHAT'S HAPPENING
Thousands of people have joined mass protests against Mugabe and calls to resign have come from many sides.