Beyond the percentages, it is now time to consider the number of seats that parties bring to the coalition talks. Who can make a majority together?
Now that all the ballots are counted, what happens next? Constitutional law expert Pierre de Vos looks into some of the procedures’ technicalities.
The upstart who could be the kingmaker is in big demand, but coalitions present serious problems.
The UDM president is not concerned about parties talking to anyone else.
The elections may lead to coalitions, which could complicate decision-making.
If there are hung local councils after the August 3 elections, minnow parties could play kingmakers.
Officials say there is no reason for Zimbabwe not to hold elections in 2011, but analysts say the polls could be much later.