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Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa and rival Nelson Chamisa seem ready to do battle in next month’s poll.

Considered the biggest and crucial election in Zimbabwe’s political history, the two rivals will be seeking the mandate to re-galvanize the country.

Both candidates on Thursday registered to participate in the first national elections of the post-Mugabe era.

Why is the election crucial 

The elections are coming months after the former President, Robert Mugabe exited power after a military takeover.

The younger generation who have known Mugabe all their lives are demanding a new era. They will be crucial in deciding who wins.

But attracting these young people won’t come easy since they demand real change in the Southern African nation.

Campaigns so far

President Mnangagwa who is leading the Zanu-PF into the elections has campaigned promising new focus for the country.

He has promised to transform the economy and tackle corruption. But many doubt he can do things differently from what happened under Robert Mugabe.

His rival Chamisa of the opposition MDC is also pledging to revive the economy that has taken a nose dive.

Chamisa doesn’t think Mnangagwa holds the key to taking Zimbabwe to the next level.

 

Electoral process

Registration of voters has been ongoing while political parties also campaign. Over five million electorates are expected to partake in the process.

President Mnangagwa says foreign observers can observe the process. He assures the elections will take place in a free and fair manner.

 

 

Source: Africafeeds.com

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