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| royal_title        = Mambo
| royal_title        = King
| realm              = [[Rwizikuru]]
| realm              = [[Rwizikuru]]
| coatofarms        = CoatOfArmsOfRwizikuru.png
| coatofarms        = CoatOfArmsOfRwizikuru.png
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[[Rwizikuru]] is an {{wp|absolute monarchy}} ruled by the '''Mambo''' ({{wp|Shona language|Rwizi}} for ''King''), established in 1968 by [[Izibongo Ngonidzashe]] after he purged his opponents within the [[National Salvation Council (Rwizikuru)|National Salvation Council]] which governed the country following a [[Rwizikuran coup d'etat, 1964|coup]] that removed [[Pierre-Ardachir Niyonzima]] from the [[President of Rwizikuru|Presidency]]. His descendants continue to rule over Rwizikuru today as the [[House of Ngonidzashe]].
[[Rwizikuru]] is an {{wp|absolute monarchy}} ruled by the '''King''' ({{wp|Shona language|Rwizi}}: ''Mambo''), established in 1968 by [[Izibongo Ngonidzashe]] after he purged his opponents within the [[National Salvation Council (Rwizikuru)|National Salvation Council]] which governed the country following a [[Rwizikuran coup d'etat, 1964|coup]] that removed [[Pierre-Ardachir Niyonzima]] from the [[President of Rwizikuru|Presidency]]. His descendants continue to rule over Rwizikuru today as the [[House of Ngonidzashe]].


Until 2020, they served as {{wp|absolute monarch}}, serving as both the {{wp|head of state}} and {{wp|head of government}} of Rwizikuru. Since the passage of the [[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 2020|2020 constitution]], the monarch serves as a {{wp|constitutional monarch}}, and only as a head of state, with the [[Mutungamiri of Rwizikuru|Mutungamiri]] serving as head of government.
Until 2020, they served as {{wp|absolute monarch}}, serving as both the {{wp|head of state}} and {{wp|head of government}} of Rwizikuru. Since the passage of the [[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 2020|2020 constitution]], the monarch serves as a {{wp|constitutional monarch}}, and only as a head of state, with the [[Mutungamiri of Rwizikuru|Mutungamiri]] serving as head of government.


==Rights and duties==
==Rights and duties==
According to the ''[[Rwizikuran Basic Law]]'', which superseded the ''[[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 1946|Constitution of Rwizikuru]]'' in 1968, the Mambo was an {{wp|absolute monarch}}, with executive, legislative, and judicial power. Thus, he had the power to appoint and remove officials {{wp|at His Majesty's pleasure}}, to institute legislation, and to serve as "the final arbiter" in legal disputes, as well as the right to pardon criminals, without being held accountable to the people.
According to the ''[[Rwizikuran Basic Law]]'', which superseded the ''[[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 1946|Constitution of Rwizikuru]]'' in 1968, the King was an {{wp|absolute monarch}}, with executive, legislative, and judicial power. Thus, he had the power to appoint and remove officials {{wp|at His Majesty's pleasure}}, to institute legislation, and to serve as "the final arbiter" in legal disputes, as well as the right to pardon criminals, without being held accountable to the people.


However, the duties of the monarch, according to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, included allocating resources "for the efficient operation of the Rwizi nation," to "act in a dignified and righteous manner befitting a King," and to allow ordinary people to come to the Mambo to try and get their grievances addressed.  
However, the duties of the monarch, according to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, included allocating resources "for the efficient operation of the Rwizi nation," to "act in a dignified and righteous manner befitting a King," and to allow ordinary people to come to the King to try and get their grievances addressed.  


However, under the current ''[[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 2020|Constitution of Rwizikuru]]'', the Mambo's powers were significantly reduced and transferred to the newly-created position of [[Mutungamiri of Rwizikuru|Mutungamiri]], although the Mambo still remains the head of state of Rwizikuru. The only powers he still maintains is the right to pardon criminals (excluding those convicted on corruption and heinous crimes), and to legislate matters concerning the ruling [[House of Ngonidzashe]] or the [[Line of succession to the Rwizikuran throne|line of succession]].  
However, under the current ''[[Constitution of Rwizikuru, 2020|Constitution of Rwizikuru]]'', the King's powers were significantly reduced and transferred to the newly-created position of [[Mutungamiri of Rwizikuru|Mutungamiri]], although the King still remains the head of state of Rwizikuru. The only powers he still maintains is the right to pardon criminals (excluding those convicted on corruption and heinous crimes), and to legislate matters concerning the ruling [[House of Ngonidzashe]] or the [[Line of succession to the Rwizikuran throne|line of succession]].  


In addition, he is obliged to be "a chiefly figure for the {{wp|Shona people|Rwizi people}}," as he is seen to be an important leader of the Rwizi people.
In addition, he is obliged to be "a chiefly figure for the {{wp|Shona people|Rwizi people}}," as he is seen to be an important leader of the Rwizi people.
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! King !! Portrait !! Lived !! Relationship with predecessor !! Ruled from !! Ruled until
! King !! Portrait !! Lived !! Relationship with predecessor !! Ruled from !! Ruled until
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| {{Center|Mambo<br>'''[[Izibongo Ngonidzashe|Ngonidzashe I]]'''<br>{{small|Izibongo Ngonidzashe}}}} || [[File:IzibongoNgonidzashe75.jpg|100px]] || 1921-1979 || none || 1 June, 1968 || 21 September, 1979
| {{Center|King<br>'''[[Izibongo Ngonidzashe|Ngonidzashe I]]'''<br>{{small|Izibongo Ngonidzashe}}}} || [[File:IzibongoNgonidzashe75.jpg|100px]] || 1921-1979 || none || 1 June, 1968 || 21 September, 1979
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| {{Center|Mambo<br>'''[[Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe|Ngonidzashe II]]'''<br>{{small|Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe}}}} || [[File:Teodoro_Obiang_Nguema_Mbasogo_at_the_White_House_in_2014.jpg|100px]] || 1942- || son of Izibongo Ngonidzashe || 21 September, 1979 || 21 September, 2019
| {{Center|King<br>'''[[Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe|Ngonidzashe II]]'''<br>{{small|Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe}}}} || [[File:Teodoro_Obiang_Nguema_Mbasogo_at_the_White_House_in_2014.jpg|100px]] || 1942- || son of Izibongo Ngonidzashe || 21 September, 1979 || 21 September, 2019
|-
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| {{Center|Mambo<br>'''[[Munashe Ngonidzashe|Ngonidzashe III]]'''<br>{{small|Munashe Ngonidzashe}}}} || [[File:Munashe2018.jpg|100px]] || 1969- || son of Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe || 21 September, 2019 || ''incumbent''
| {{Center|King<br>'''[[Munashe Ngonidzashe|Ngonidzashe III]]'''<br>{{small|Munashe Ngonidzashe}}}} || [[File:Munashe2018.jpg|100px]] || 1969- || son of Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe || 21 September, 2019 || ''incumbent''
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Revision as of 12:29, 1 March 2023

King of Rwizikuru
File:CoatOfArmsOfRwizikuru.png
Emblem of Rwizikuru
Incumbent
File:Munashe2018.jpg
Ngonidzashe III
since 21 September, 2019
Details
Heir apparentCrown Prince Tavonga Ngonidzashe
First monarchNgonidzashe I
Formation1 June, 1968
ResidenceImba yoRudzi, Guta raMambo

Rwizikuru is an absolute monarchy ruled by the King (Rwizi: Mambo), established in 1968 by Izibongo Ngonidzashe after he purged his opponents within the National Salvation Council which governed the country following a coup that removed Pierre-Ardachir Niyonzima from the Presidency. His descendants continue to rule over Rwizikuru today as the House of Ngonidzashe.

Until 2020, they served as absolute monarch, serving as both the head of state and head of government of Rwizikuru. Since the passage of the 2020 constitution, the monarch serves as a constitutional monarch, and only as a head of state, with the Mutungamiri serving as head of government.

Rights and duties

According to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, which superseded the Constitution of Rwizikuru in 1968, the King was an absolute monarch, with executive, legislative, and judicial power. Thus, he had the power to appoint and remove officials at His Majesty's pleasure, to institute legislation, and to serve as "the final arbiter" in legal disputes, as well as the right to pardon criminals, without being held accountable to the people.

However, the duties of the monarch, according to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, included allocating resources "for the efficient operation of the Rwizi nation," to "act in a dignified and righteous manner befitting a King," and to allow ordinary people to come to the King to try and get their grievances addressed.

However, under the current Constitution of Rwizikuru, the King's powers were significantly reduced and transferred to the newly-created position of Mutungamiri, although the King still remains the head of state of Rwizikuru. The only powers he still maintains is the right to pardon criminals (excluding those convicted on corruption and heinous crimes), and to legislate matters concerning the ruling House of Ngonidzashe or the line of succession.

In addition, he is obliged to be "a chiefly figure for the Rwizi people," as he is seen to be an important leader of the Rwizi people.

Residence

Imba yo Rudzi on the southern banks of the Chitsvene River, 2016

From the establishment of the monarchy until the completion of the Imba yoRudzi in Guta raMambo, the monarch of Rwizikuru lived and worked at the former Presidential Palace in Port Fitzhubert. However, after the defeat of Rwizikuru in the Mabiifan-Rwizikuran War and the Garamburan War of Independence, Izibongo Ngonidzashe moved the capital to Guta raMambo, with the Imba yoRudzi to serve as the royal residence for the reigning monarch and his children.

Today, the Imba yoRudzi serves as the primary official residence of the Rwizikuran monarchy, although the monarch owns Royal Mohubedu Farm in Mohubedu as a countryside retreat, and still owns the Old Palace Museum, which has operated as a museum dedicated to the political history of Rwizikuru, although currently, it is the temporary official residence of the Mutungamiri until a permanent residence is constructed at Guta raMambo for the Mutungamiri.

List of Rwezikuran monarchs

King Portrait Lived Relationship with predecessor Ruled from Ruled until
King
Ngonidzashe I
Izibongo Ngonidzashe
 File:IzibongoNgonidzashe75.jpg 1921-1979 none 1 June, 1968 21 September, 1979
King
Ngonidzashe II
Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe
 Teodoro Obiang Nguema Mbasogo at the White House in 2014.jpg 1942- son of Izibongo Ngonidzashe 21 September, 1979 21 September, 2019
King
Ngonidzashe III
Munashe Ngonidzashe
 File:Munashe2018.jpg 1969- son of Kupakwashe Ngonidzashe 21 September, 2019 incumbent

Line of succession

Main article: Line of succession to the Rwizikuran throne

The line of succession of Rwizikuru is based off of agnatic primogeniture, with females and their descendants excluded from the line of succession. According to the Rwizikuran Basic Law, all male descendants of Munonzwa Ngonidzashe, shall be eligible to succeed to the throne, unless disqualified by the reigning monarch.

Notes

  1. ↑ Was disinherited in 2020 due to his "severe developmental delays."
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