ALSO READ: Chamisa says 'victory certain' as he eyes win over MnangagwaMnangagwa was viewed as the frontrunner, although the latest opinion polls showed a tight race. A source at one group said it was too early to call a winner but it was looking “very close”. In the capital Harare, an MDC stronghold, results posted outside some polling stations seen by Reuters showed Chamisa winning by wide margins but Mnangagwa was expected to claw back ground in the ruling ZANU-PF rural heartland. A credible vote is essential if Zimbabwe is to exit painful sanctions and secure the donor funding and investment needed to stem chronic cash shortages. Mugabe emerged on the eve of the election to announce he would vote for the opposition, surprising Mnangagwa who accused him of striking a deal with Chamisa.

Source: Standard Digital July 31, 2018 05:26 UTC