Buhera South MP Joseph Chinotimba (right) chats with Sylvester Nguni outside the parliament yesterday.

James Maridadi MP for Mabvuku/Tafara greets fellow MPs in parliament yesterday during the swearing ceremony.

David Chapfika (left) MP for Mutoko South and Slyvester Nguni (centre) MP for Mhondoro Mubaira share a lighter moment during proceedings at parliament yesterday.

The new House of Assembly speaker Jacob Mudenda smiles as he takes his seat yesterday

Didymus Mutasa the MP for Headlands giving his congratulatory speech to the new speaker of parliament Jacob Mudenda.

Mines and Mining Development minister Obert Mpofu sheds tears while delivering a congratulatory message to the newly elected Speaker of the House of Assembly Jacob Mudenha.

Sithembiso Nyoni MP for Nkayi North gives her congratulatory speech to Jacob Mudenda the new speaker of parliament

Marble Chinomona the new deputy speaker of parliament takes her oath.

Senate deputy president Chen Chimutengwende shakes hands with the chief justice Godfrey Chidyausiku

The new president of the Senate Edna Madzongwe takes her oath.

Webster Shamu MP for Chegutu East follows proceedings

Joyce Mujuru MP for MT Darwin West takes her oath.