Zimbabwe's new speaker of parliament has said his election will usher in a new era of parliamentary politics in the country.

Lovemore Moyo spoke ahead of the formal opening of parliament by Zimbabwe's President Robert Mugabe.
Moyo, a member of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change, told the BBC parliament would no longer just ""rubber-stamp"" Mugabe's policies.
He is the first opposition speaker since Zimbabwe's independence in 1980.
Moyo told the BBC's Network Africa program that he was excited by his election but also ""humbled and honored"" by the show of support from his colleagues.
""I feel this is the beginning of the new era in parliament, the era probably when the executive has to find ways of negotiating with the legislature in order to put through programs,"" he said.
Moyo, who is chair of the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC), said he would remain neutral as a speaker but that his decision-making would be influenced by MDC policies.
""Obviously as a party, we are fully aware that we find ourselves in a situation where we have somebody claiming to be head of state which we know very well did not win that head of state,"" he said.
The MDC boycotted the second round of Zimbabwe's presidential election earlier this year, claiming the first round was marred by violence and intimidation by Zanu-PF supporters.
--------------------- Goodwill
Moyo's position means that he will be able to take charge of controversial debates if no power-sharing deal is reached in on-going talks between President Mugabe and the MDC leader, Morgan Tsvangirai.
The talks, mediated by South Africa, have stalled over how powers should be divided between Mugabe and Tsvangirai, who could be named to fill the new post of prime minister.
But Moyo said MPs from the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) would show goodwill in order to bring about a positive outcome.
MDC leader Morgan Tsvangirai has opposed the recall of parliament, saying it could jeopardize the power-sharing talks.
But the opening of parliament in Harare comes with the blessing of the regional body, the Southern African Development Community (SADC).
Tsvangirai won the first presidential round in March, before pulling out of a June run-off citing a campaign of violence against his supporters.
Meanwhile, Zimbabwe's economy continues to deteriorate, with the latest figures showing annual inflation of 11m% -- by far the highest in the world.
Foreign donors have said they will only agree a rescue package if power-sharing talks are finalized. (Source: BBC)