Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zanu PF has been declared the winner of the Zimbabwe election with 52% of the vote, while opposition leader Nelson Chamisa received 44%. The election was marred by issues such as the failure to provide ballots in Harare and Bulawayo, leading to an extended voting period. Zimbabweans, facing a severe economic crisis with high inflation and currency devaluation, are apprehensive about the continuation of Zanu PF's rule. Economists suggest that Mnangagwa's second term could either see necessary economic reforms or a continuation of the past detrimental policies. The economic situation has forced many into informal work, and some, like Lolo Zuma, are considering drastic measures such as sex work to support their families.

Nelson Chamisa, a charismatic political figure in Zimbabwe, is challenging incumbent President Emmerson Mnangagwa for the presidency. Chamisa, who has a history of captivating audiences since the 1990s, is now leading the Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) in an attempt to unseat Mnangagwa and his autocratic Zanu-PF party.

Zimbabweans criticize the government for not addressing the causes of recurrent cholera outbreaks and for failing to fully compensate survivors of flooding that occurred nearly a decade ago. Opposition figures and analysts suggest that Zimbabwe's political landscape is being manipulated to enforce a one-party state, with authorities accused of using the law to target opposition figures like Sikhala. Economic concerns loom as President Emmerson Mnangagwa is re-elected for a second term amid high tensions and scrutiny over the voting process. Opposition leader Chamisa faces challenges in his campaign to become Zimbabwe's next president, with the upcoming August 23 election highlighting the country's longstanding economic difficulties.

Zimbabweans criticize the government for not addressing the causes of recurrent cholera outbreaks and for failing to fully compensate survivors of flooding that occurred nearly a decade ago. Opposition figures and analysts suggest that Zimbabwe's political landscape is being manipulated to enforce a one-party state, with authorities accused of using the law to target opposition figures like Sikhala. Economic concerns loom as President Emmerson Mnangagwa is re-elected for a second term amid high tensions and scrutiny over the voting process. Opposition leader Chamisa faces challenges in his campaign to become Zimbabwe's next president, with the upcoming August 23 election highlighting the country's longstanding economic difficulties.