Inked: Zim voters take to social media to show off their 'mark' in historic vote

Voters in Zimbabwe are using social media to display pride in having voted in one of the country's most historic elections.

A voter has their finger marked ahead of casting a vote in the Zimbabwean elections on 30 July 2018. Picture: Thomas Holder/EWN

Lungelo Matangira | 1222 days ago

JOHANNESBURG - Voters in Zimbabwe are using social media to display pride in having voted in one of the country's most historic elections.

Voting got off to a relatively smooth start on Monday morning, with MDC Alliance's Nelson Chamisa and Zanu-PF's Emmerson Mnangagwa voting at around 10am at their respective polling stations.

Check out posts from others who've voted around the country.

It's done people, I have chosen my future #ElectionsZW #ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/FM7Oazqto1
— Jose (@Jtemayi) July 30, 2018

There is no better statement than this. #ElectionsZW #ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/0GPLNDSlvg
— Tawanda Kapikinyu (@tkthegoat) July 30, 2018

My vote counts..semuskana akuda kupfeka ring pa chigunwe chiri pa next nechine ink icho,I voted wisely!! #GoZim #ElectionsZW #ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/c7HUa71s44
— Kimberley Kute (@kimberley_kute) July 30, 2018

My vote, my voice
🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼 #ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/7d6G4TuQXN
— P🇿🇼 (@prxvm) July 30, 2018

#ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/jmNUJNsHuz
— IamASpartan (@itsprercy) July 30, 2018

@MDCAllianceZW @nelsonchamisa #BeholdTheNew #Zimbabwe #ElectionsZW #Vote #ZimDecides2018 #Twimbos #263Chat #ZimElections2018

Just cast my ❎ vote and I know my vote is my secret but IF YOU KNOW, YOU KNOW... pic.twitter.com/fKaNns52s3
— Godobori (@Godobori_) July 30, 2018

After casting my ballots #ElectionsZW #ZimDecides2018 #ZimElections2018 it's only a game of winners and losers. Tomorrow its your turn. God bless #zimbabwe let Peace, Love and Harmony prevail. pic.twitter.com/ePX4IsqAoh
— Tatenda Mugabe (@tatemug) July 30, 2018

#ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/Xjopj1HwUr
— Rosey Coulter (@coulterrosey) July 30, 2018

Done & dusted! #ElectionsZW #ZimElections2018 #ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/l49ajxOLeQ
— Jack Bean (@thabeanstalk) July 30, 2018

I have voted 🙌🏾 have you??? 🇿🇼 #ZimbabweDecides2018 #ElectionsZw pic.twitter.com/HCP8LLCXXY
— #MAMBO 🇿🇼 (@TheBoyAsaph) July 30, 2018

Voting done 🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿🇼🇿
🇼#ElectionsZW pic.twitter.com/2iOzeIllkt
— precious dzingwe (@Preciouslanna) July 30, 2018

It is done. #ZimElections2018 #ElectionsZW #ZimDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/CmhmBPGcQv
— It's Phathi (@I_Am_Farouk) July 30, 2018

Imagine seeing some1 eligible walking frewly on the street, breathing our air, using our public services and they ddnt vote in today's election #ELECTIONSZW #ZimbabweDecides2018 pic.twitter.com/fhwbyboHkt
— Archie Mathibela (@ramagiya) July 30, 2018