Mnangagwa, 76, who took over from long-time autocrat Robert Mugabe, went into the July 30 2018 elections vowing to revive Zimbabwe’s sickly economy
"Comrade Bob" was toppled from 37 years in power in November 2017 following a brief military takeover
President Emmerson Mnangagwa said prices of petrol and diesel would more than double to tackle a shortfall caused by increased demand
A currency crunch and a new tax on electronic transactions have spawned fears that Zimbabwe’s wrecked economy is about to endure a fresh bout of chaos
Since independence from Britain in 1980, Zimbabwe has known only three presidents — Canaan Banana, Robert Mugabe and now, Emmerson Mnangagwa
The Movement for Democratic Change has accused the ruling ZANU-PF party and the election commission of rigging the July 30 vote
At least six people died after troops in the capital Harare opened fire on demonstrators on Wednesday
A credible and peaceful vote was meant to end Zimbabwe’s international isolation and draw in foreign investment to revive the shattered economy
The parliamentary results strengthened the chances of President Emmerson Mnangagwa holding power
​Zimbabwe’s two rival presidential candidates on Tuesday both claimed they were heading for victory as votes were counted