POLITICAL WEEK AHEAD: Landmark Zimbabwean elections in the spotlight
The real battle will be between Zanu-PF's Emmerson Mnangagwa and Nelson Chamisa of the Movement for Democratic Change, writes Theto Mahlakoana
Millions of Zimbabweans will elect a new president and parliament on Monday in the landmark first elections since long-time leader Robert Mugabe was pushed out of office in 2017. Electioneering has been largely peaceful, with few incidents of violence reported, unlike the 2008 presidential election. Observers have descended on the country for monitoring in the interest of free and fair elections after a long history of disputed outcomes. A total of 23 presidential hopefuls are taking part. President Emmerson Mnangagwa of the ruling Zanu-PF and Nelson Chamisa of the Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) are leading in surveys, both saying they are certain of victory come August 4, when results are announced. If there is no outright winner with 50% plus one of the votes, a runoff will be held on September 8. Land hearings In SA the parliamentary joint constitutional review committee will conclude its public hearings on the possible amendment of section 25 of the constitution to enable ...
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