Zimbabwean economy faces uncertainty after controversial election result

Criticism from international community could hamper Zimbabwe’s efforts at economic recovery

Emmerson Mnangagwa
Emmerson Mnangagwa triumphed in this week’s controversial presidential election
GovernmentZA

Zimbabwe’s economy faces an uncertain future after controversial elections, marred by violence, returned the incumbent president to power.

The results of the Zimbabwean presidential election that took place on July 30 were announced today (August 3), with Emmerson Mnangagwa receiving 50.8% of the vote, returning him to power.

Mnangagwa became president last November after a coup ousted Robert Mugabe, who had governed Zimbabwe for 37 years. This week’s election was the first time in Zimbabwe’s

Only users who have a paid subscription or are part of a corporate subscription are able to print or copy content.

To access these options, along with all other subscription benefits, please contact info@centralbanking.com or view our subscription options here: http://subscriptions.centralbanking.com/subscribe

You are currently unable to copy this content. Please contact info@centralbanking.com to find out more.

Sorry, our subscription options are not loading right now

Please try again later. Get in touch with our customer services team if this issue persists.

New to Central Banking? View our subscription options

Register for Central Banking

All fields are mandatory unless otherwise highlighted

This address will be used to create your account

You need to sign in to use this feature. If you don’t have a Central Banking account, please register for a trial.

Sign in
You are currently on corporate access.

To use this feature you will need an individual account. If you have one already please sign in.

Sign in.

Alternatively you can request an individual account

.