1: The Republic
Zimbabwe is a sovereign republic and shall be known as "the Republic of Zimbabwe".
[Section as amended by section 2 of Act 30 of 1990]

2: Public seal
There shall be a public seal of Zimbabwe, showing the coat of arms of Zimbabwe with the inscription "Republic of Zimbabwe", which shall be kept by the President.
[Section as amended by section 3 of Act 30 of 1990]

3: Supreme law
This Constitution is the supreme law of Zimbabwe and if any other law is inconsistent with this Constitution that other law shall, to the extent of the inconsistency, be void.