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The Republic of Zimbabwe (formerly Rhodesia) comes into being, with Canaan Banana as the country's first President. The Zimbabwean dollar replaces the Rhodesian dollar as the official currency.
On April 18, 1980, the Republic of Zimbabwe was established, with Canaan Banana as its first president and the Zimbabwean dollar replacing the Rhodesian dollar.
After a protracted liberation struggle, Zimbabwe formally attained independence on April 18, 1980. Formerly known as Rhodesia, the new nation adopted the name Republic of Zimbabwe under its first president, Canaan Banana. The transition marked the end of white-minority rule and ushered in majority governance led by Prime Minister Robert Mugabe. The Zimbabwean dollar replaced the Rhodesian dollar as the nation's official currency, symbolizing economic as well as political autonomy. International observers hailed the peaceful transition, contrasting it with other post-colonial conflicts. The founding moments of Zimbabwe set the stage for its complex journey in nation-building and development.
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Republic of Zimbabwe
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Rhodesian dollar