Zimbabwe's new president, Emmerson Mnangagwa, has a "very small window" to show he is meeting national expectations of change after the downfall of predecessor Robert Mugabe, the country's main opposition leader has said.

Zimbabwe's security forces have reported incidents of looting and illegal occupation of farms and houses following the resignation of Robert Mugabe and the inauguration of his successor, Emmerson Mnangagwa.

He raised his fist on arrival and the stadium crowd jumped to its feet and erupted with shouts and singing.

Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe has been granted immunity from prosecution, it has been reported.

Latest: Zimbabwe's incoming leader has said his country is a "new and unfolding democracy" as he returned from a brief exile.

Africa has been riveted by the drama that led to long-time Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe's resignation after 37 years in power.

Zimbabwe Parliament speaker says Robert Mugabe has resigned as the country's president.

LATEST: Zimbabwe's ruling party has presented a motion to impeach President Robert Mugabe, seconded by opposition party MDC.

Emmerson Mnangagwa, elected Sunday as the new leader of Zimbabwe’s ruling political party and positioned to take over as the country’s president, has engineered a remarkable comeback using skills he no doubt learned from his longtime mentor, President Robert Mugabe.

Latest: Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has not announced his resignation as was widely expected this evening.

Latest: Zimbabwe's president Robert Mugabe has appeared in public for the first time since a military takeover at a university graduation ceremony.

Robert Mugabe’s main rival have called on Zimbabwe’s president to step down - as the country remains in political limbo.

Zimbabwe President Robert Mugabe is meeting a South African delegation at his state house as negotiations pushed for a resolution to the political turmoil and the likely end to his decades-long rule.

Latest: People across Zimbabwe are facing another day of uncertainty amid quiet talks to resolve the country's political turmoil and the likely end of President Robert Mugabe's decades-long rule.

Zimbabwe is facing an uncertain future after 93-year-old dictator Robert Mugabe was placed under house arrest by troops supporting ousted vice-president Emmerson Mnangagwa.

Robert Mugabe is "fine" but is confined to his home after a night of unrest in Zimbabwe that included a military takeover of the state broadcaster, South African president Jacob Zuma has said.

The head of the World Health Organisation has today rescinded his previous decision to appoint of Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe as a "goodwill ambassador".

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe is in Singapore for medical reasons, prompting opposition figures to question whether the 93-year-old still has the stamina to run the country.

Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe has described his wife Grace, an increasingly political figure, as "fireworks" in an interview marking his 93rd birthday.

The wife of Zimbabwe's 92-year-old President Robert Mugabe says he should run "as a corpse" in next year's election if he dies before the vote.

Veterans of Zimbabwe's independence war made a significant break with President Robert Mugabe for the first time, calling him dictatorial, manipulative and egocentric.

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe has challenged a TV interviewer when quizzed about any retirement plans, asking him: "Do you want me to punch you to the floor to realise I am still there?"

Zimbabwe president Robert Mugabe has marked his 92nd birthday on Sunday with private celebrations while a massive event is planned for next week amid the country's widespread drought.

As the tyrant totters towards decrepitude, his country slides into famine. By Graham Boynton