Southern Rhodesia gained internationally recognised independence on 18 April 1980. Mugabe took the oath of office as the newly minted country's first Prime Minister shortly after midnight
Kumwera kwa Rhodesia idalandira ufulu wodzilamulira padziko lonse lapansi pa 18 April 1980. Mugabe adalumbirira kukhala nduna yayikulu yoyamba yadziko posachedwa pakati pausiku