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Mugabe, 94, who led the nation of southern Africa for 37 turbulent years before his dramatic resignation backed by the army in November, emerged as a player before the July 30 vote – on the side of the opposition
The G-40 was suspected in the grenade attack last month at a campaign rally that killed two aides while Mnangagwa, a former Mugabe's 75-year-old MP was a few inches away. Mugabe has not addressed any political rally, he remains a weighty presence in places like Masvingo, where support has tilted between the ruling party and the opposition in the last elections.
They have banded together, they have the ability to cause a big impact, "said Godfrey Mtimba, a journalist who has covered Masvingo for a decade.
Some residents, however, have said that they remain fond of Mugabe but that they will vote for Mnangagwa.
While Mugabe despised western election observers, the new president invited them to the fir
Curious voters packed rallies and waited for hours during to see Mnangagwa and Chamisa, while a new Zimbabwe is trying to leave the shadow of Mugabe.
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