Most Zimbabweans, nearly two thirds (65%) say the country is going in the wrong direction. A large majority (69%) say the country’s economic condition is fairly bad/very bad. More than six in 10 (62%) of citizens say their living condition is fairly bad/very bad.

An equal proportion of Zimbabweans (62%) both from rural and urban areas share the same sentiments that their living conditions are fairly bad/very bad.

Most important issues in the election campaigns

Source: Afro Barometer survey on Zimbabwe released on July 10, 2023

 The Afro Barometer survey further reveals that:

• Political leaders are generally rated poorly.
• Traditional leaders are rated better than any other leaders, with a plurality approving/ strongly approving their performance in the last year.

Performance Approval Ratings for President Mnangagwa

Source: Afro Barometer survey on Zimbabwe released on July 10, June 2023

Incorrect Result will be announced

 More than half of the Zimbabweans that participated in the Afro Barometer survey believe that an incorrect result will be announced. This means that the people do not trust that ZEC will deliver a genuine electoral result. It points to the perceived partiality of ZEC as the electoral umpire.

Source: Afro Barometer survey on Zimbabwe released on July 10, 2023