284 Inconsistencies between different texts of Constitution In the event of an inconsistency between different texts of this Constitution, the English text prevails. FIRST SCHEDULE (Sections 83, 88, 92, 107,112 and 117) OATHS AND AFFIRMATIONS PART I OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF PRESIDENT I, ………… swear [or solemnly affirm] that as President of the Republic of Zimbabwe I will be faithful to Zimbabwe and will obey, uphold and defend the Constitution and all other laws of Zimbabwe, and that I will endeavour to • promote whatever will advance, and oppose whatever may harm, Zimbabwe; • protect and promote the rights of the people of Zimbabwe; discharge my duties with all my strength to the best of my knowledge and ability and true to the dictates of my conscience; and • devote myself to the well-being of Zimbabwe and its people. So help me God. [To be omitted in affirmation] This oath or affirmation is to be taken before the Chief Justice or, in his absence, before the next most senior judge available. PART 11 OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF VICE-PRESIDENT !, ………… swear [or solemnly affirm] that as Vice-President of the Republic of Zimbabwe I will be faithful to Zimbabwe and will obey, uphold and defend the Constitution and all other laws of Zimbabwe, and that I will assist the President to the best of my ability in the discharge of his executive functions, whenever he calls upon me to do so. So help me God. [To be omitted in affirmation] This oath or affirmation is to be taken before the President. PART III OATH OR AFFIRMATION OF MINISTER I, ………… swear [or solemnly affirm] that I will be faithful to Zimbabwe and, in the office of Minister, will uphold the Constitution and all other laws of Zimbabwe; that I will give my advice to the President of Zimbabwe freely and to the best of my judgment whenever I am required to do so, for the good management of the public affairs of Zimbabwe; that I will not disclose, directly or indirectly, any secret that is entrusted to me in the course of my duties as Minister; and that in all respects I will perform the duties of my office conscientiously and to the best of my ability. - 101 -