Bulawayo mayor David Coltart says there is need for Zimbabwe to have a stable currently and to fight corruption in order to revive the nation’s economy. (VOA) | VOA Studio 7

Vote counting has started in Zimbabwe after a general election Wednesday that was marred by delays at polling stations and ballot paper shortages. Rights groups and observers have expressed concerns about the electoral process. Columbus Mavhunga files this report from Harare, where the Zimbabwe Electoral Commission extended voting an additional day in some places. Camera: Blessing Chigwenhembe | VOA Studio 7

Zimbabwe’s central bank governor John Mushayavanhu has dismissed reports that the country’s biggest bank only has 2,500 tonnes of gold in its vaults. Hs said, “I saw on Social Media some of you were saying, ohh we only have 2.5tons of gold. You were converting and coming out with a number and converting it to import cover. Then I said to myself, are these people real economic analysts? We already have 80-85% of the money circulating in this country is forex before we even factor what is going to