In late 1987, Zimbabwe's parliament amended the constitution. On 30 December it declared Mugabe to be executive president, a new position that combined the roles of head of state, head of government, and commander-in-chief of the armed forces
Chakumapeto kwa 1987, nyumba yamalamulo ya Zimbabwe idasintha malamulo. Pa 30 December adalengeza kuti Mugabe akhale mtsogoleri wa dziko wamkulu, udindo watsopano womwe unaphatikiza udindo wa mtsogoleri wa dziko, mtsogoleri wa boma, ndi mkulu wa asilikali