| Political system | Unitary presidential republic |
| V-Dem Electoral Democracy Index | 0.27/1 |
| Head of State (President) | Emmerson Mnangagwa (ZANU-PF) |
| Government party | ZANU-PF (left-wing) |
National Assembly
Senate
Parties
Zimbabwe African National Union-Patriotic Front (ZANU-PF)
Leader: Emmerson Mnangagwa
Orientation: Left-wing
Ideology: Left-wing populism, African nationalism
Stance towards the government: In government
International affiliation: Former Liberation Movements of Southern Africa
Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC)
Leader: Nelson Chamisa
Orientation: Liberal
Ideology: Social-liberalism, progressivism
Stance towards the government: Opposition
International affiliation: Progressive Alliance
Movement for Democratic Change Alliance (MDC-A)
Leader: Douglas Mwonzora
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social-democracy
Stance towards the government: Extra-parliamentary, mixed
International affiliation: Progressive Alliance
Movement for Democratic Change-Tsvangirai (MDC-T)
Leader: Douglas Mwonzora
Orientation: Centre-left
Ideology: Social-democracy
Stance towards the government: Extra-parliamentary, mixed
International affiliation: N/A
National Patriotic Front (NPF)
Leader: Eunice Sandi Moyo
Orientation: Left-wing
Ideology: Left-wing populism, African nationalism, social conservatism
Stance towards the government: Extra-parliamentary opposition
International affiliation: N/A