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This is the first vote for nearly four decades, with long-term President Robert Mugabe no longer running for election.
The estimated 5.7 million voters can choose from 23 candidates
Mugabe's former confidant, Emmerson Mnangagwa. The 75-year-old man took over the Mubabe post in November after being forced to leave power by the army. Former chief of intelligence and secretary of defense, he is nicknamed "the crocodile". In the culture of the country, an animal associated with cunning and carelessness
Nelson Chamisa, leader of the opposition, has a good chance of winning the elections. Polls place the 40-year-old lawyer and pastor just behind Mnangagwa.
He is considered a charismatic speaker, especially among young voters and the unemployed.
Mugabe, who holds Mnangagwa responsible for his overthrow, spoke in favor of Sunday.
On Facebook, Mnangagwa accused the 94-year-old man of signing an agreement with the opposition candidate and presented no evidence.
Mugabe has been in power since the independence of Zimbabwe from Britain in 1980 He has been accused of corruption and human rights violations.
The unemployment rate in According to some estimates, the country is over 90%.
If none of the candidates wins a majority, a second round will be held on September 8th.
Posted on 30.07.2018 | Updated 1 minute ago
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