The ZA War, also known as the Zanla War, refers to the conflict in Zimbabwe during the late 1970s, primarily between the Zimbabwe African National Liberation Army (ZANLA) and the Rhodesian government. This war was part of the broader struggle for independence from British colonial rule and white minority governance. It involved guerrilla warfare tactics and significant civilian displacement. The conflict culminated in the signing of the Lancaster House Agreement in 1979, which led to recognized independence for Zimbabwe in 1980. Robert Mugabe, leader of the Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU), became the country's first Prime Minister, marking a significant shift in the nation's political landscape.