https://phys.org/news/2018-07-vicious-online-propaganda-war-fake.html

The polls therefore potentially mark the beginning of a new order in Zimbabwe. The stakes are extremely high.

For the ruling Zanu-PF, the elections are crucial for legitimising President Emmerson Mnangagwa (75)'s reign, and restoring constitutionalism. The opposition, particularly the MDC-Alliance led by Tsvangirai's youthful successor, Nelson Chamisa (40), views the elections as a real chance to capture power after Mugabe's departure.