president emmerson mnangagwa has made a number of pledges ahead of elections in august. it's the first time mrzanu—pf‘s leader after ousting robert mugabe. the bbc‘s shingai nyoka reports from harare. thousands of party loyalists have attended the election manifesto launch where president emmerson mnangagwa pledged to raise the standard of living for all zimbabweans. he has also promised to create a middle income country by 2030. by some accounts, this is a measured plan. he says his plan is hinged on opening up closed industries and reviving the economy. we carry the hope of zimbabwe, and zimbabwe is in good hands. the theme of this yea r‘s manifesto and campaign launch — "unite, fight corruption, develop, re—engage and create jobs." it is a slick election campaign being launched here. dozens of billboards have been splashed across the country and just across from here, a row of brand—new campaign cars are ready to go. even some of these party members also have on the new regalia for the elections. but all of this masks a deep problem within the ruling partly. zanu—pf‘s internal elections wer