Zimbabwe's ruling party plays up youthful Mugabe images
Robert Mugabe, 89, seeking re-election in Zimbabwe
Zimbabwe's ruling Zanu-PF party is facing criticism for playing up the past in its election campaign by using youthful images of 89-year-old leader Robert Mugabe.
"There's been a spirited attempt to package him as a relatively young, energetic leader who still has vigour to sustain a rigorous election campaign around the country — who still has a vision of some sort," said Dumisani Muleya, editor of the Zimbabwe Independent.
Mugabe, who has been at the helm of the country since 1980, is seeking to extend his 33-year run as leader. Mugabe has said he will step down if he loses the election, which is set to take place Wednesday.
His supporters are lobbying for his re-election, but opponents tell CBC's Mike Finnerty that Mugabe's time is past.
Listen as CBC's The Current explores some of the issues around the ruling party — and the opposition — as voters prepare to head to the polls.
With files from The Associated Press