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A poster of Emmerson Mnangagwa outside Chipadze Stadium where the MDC rally was held on 27 July 2018 in Pendura 100km East of Harare. PHOTO/MUJAHID SAFODIEN
President of ZANU PF Emmerson Mnangagwa addressing a crowd of thousands during the final rally held at Harare National Sports Stadium on July 28, 2018. PHOTO/MUJAHID SAFODIEN
About 2000 MDC supporters gathered at Chipadze Stadium on 27 July 2018 in Pendura 100km East of Harare. PHOTO/MUJAHID SAFODIEN
MDC supporters on their way to a rally at Chipadze Stadium on 27 July 2018 in Pendura 100km East of Harare. PHOTO/MUJAHID SAFODIEN
Nelson Chamisa Chipadze Stadium where the MDC rally was held on 27 July 2018 in Pendura, 100km East of Harare. PHOTO/MUJAHID SAFODIEN
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Supporters of Zanu-PF after the final rally held at Harare National Sports Stadium on July 28, 2018. PHOTO/MUJAHID SAFODIEN.