Zimbabwe's first lady Auxilia Mnangagwa on Monday said she was leaving the Pan African Parliament (PAP) with "a heavy heart" but was moving forward to be a full legislative member of Zimbabwe's new parliament.

"I leave PAP with a heavy heart but having gained much experience. The organisation has helped to mould me into the person I am today," she said.

She added that her experience with PAP had taught her to follow at times and to lead at other times. She will be leading a new constituency of 16-million people and spearhead several new initiatives in Zimbabwe.

Zimbabwe's first lady added that she pledged full support for the PAP parliament as outlined in Agenda 2063.