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Zimbabweans rally around their political parties as the presidential vote approaches.

In the country(***)s capital, the MDC-T enjoys mass support as a sea of red engulfs much of the city centre.
By Azad Essa
Published On 28 Jul 2013

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Harare, Zimbabwe – With days remaining before Zimbabwe’s presidential election, political rivals ZANU-PF and MDC-T are making one last effort to influence voters in an election that is likely to be extremely close.

Though the legitimacy of the vote is already under scrutiny with opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai accusing President Robert Mugabe and the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission of a range of irregularities – including manipulating the voter roll – ordinary Zimbabweans are gearing up to play their part on July 31. As the vote nears, and the mercury rises across the country, it remains business as usual in the country’s capital, Harare. 

Despite the rhetoric spewed over the media and in speeches across the country, leaders from all sides have urged supporters to campaign without provocation, and make their choice at the ballot box. Al Jazeera captures the mood in Harare with the vote fast approaching.

But not far away, ZANU-PF supporters in green lobby and gather for last minute rallies.
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Contrary to popular perception, MDC-T rallies are not without festivity.
President Robert Mugabe remains a divisive but an unescapable feature of Zimbabwe(***)s landscape.
Like so many others, Ma Otilla, 59, cites "freedom" as the reason she supports ZANU-PF.
Some experts say people turn out at rallies to be seen and avoid intimidation in their suburbs.
Many of Zimbabwe(***)s youth claim this election is crucial to rebuilding the country.
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For those struggling to make a living, elections remain their only hope for a better future.
After decades of mismanagement and corruption, ZANU-PF still claims to be the voice of the people.
Many Zimbabweans feel it will take more than just elections to change the country(***)s fortunes.
Still, many Zimbabweans believe that change is around the corner.
Meanwhile, a fierce media war continues to polarise parties and supporters.
Morgan Tsvangirai remains Mugabe(***)s most ardent foe since Zimbabwe(***)s independence in 1980.
After almost two decades, many see this election as Tsvangirai(***)s last chance to lead the country.