Wednesday, 25 July 2018

Meet the frontrunners

Emmerson Mnangagwa, 75:

  • Known as "the crocodile" because of his political shrewdness - his Zanu-PF faction is "Lacoste"
  • Accused of masterminding attacks on opposition supporters after 2008 election
  • Says he will deliver jobs, and seen as open to economic reforms
  • Survived several alleged assassination attempts, blamed on Mugabe supporters
Nelson Chamisa, 40:
  • His skull was fractured when beaten up by state security agents in 2007
  • Became an MP at 25, a cabinet minister at 31 and could be the youngest president at 40
  • A recently qualified pastor, he has been using the hashtag #GodIsInIt for his campaign
  • Witty and humorous orator - his rallies and news conferences are accompanied by much laughter

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