Emmerson mnangagwa new vice president
Zimbabwe's 'Crocodile' cements position as Mugabe heir
This comes after he had allies appointed to posts and secured tasks of reforming the economy and legal system.
President Robert Mugabe has gone on leave for a month and will only be back in mid-January.
Emmerson Mnangagwa takes over from Joice Mujuru who was sacked along with eight ministers.