Mnangagwa named outright winner of Zimbabwe elections

Emmerson Mnangagwa has been elected as Zimbabwe's president, meaning the long-ruling Zanu PF party will remain in power.

Rais mteule wa Zimbabwe, Emmerson Mnangagwa Source: AP

But the opposition, led by Nelson Chamisa, is refusing to accept the result.

By securing 50.8 per cent of the vote, Mr Mnangagwa narrowly avoided a run-off against Mr Chamisa.

The newly elected president has tweeted he is "humbled" to be elected and describes the result as "a new beginning" for Zimbabwe.