The votes have been cast and are now being counted for Zimbabwe's first general election since last year's ousting of the country's long-serving president Robert Mugabe.<br />For more on this and other news from around the world we turn to our Oh Soo-young.<br />So, Soo-young. I think its safe to say that Monday was a historic day for Zimbabweans. <br /><br /> <br /> That's right. The world was watching whether it would be a free and fair election on Monday,... given Zimbabwe's past of political violence and repression.<br />Electoral authorities say that turnout was high, with more than five million having registered to cast their votes. <br />The polls closed at 5 p.m. local time,... and now counting is underway.<br /> This is the first election in Zimbabwe without long-serving leader Mugabe on the ballot,... after a military takeover ended his 37 year rule last year.<br />His successor, and former Deputy, Emmerson Mnangagwa is seen as the frontrunner with the backing of the ruling Zanu-PF party,... The main challenge will come from Nelson Chamisa, the 40 year-old leader of the opposition, the Movement for Democratic Change.<br />Both candidates have promised to revive the ailing economy, which is suffering from hyperinflation, soaring unemployment and debt.<br />So who will be the one to deliver their promise of building a new Zimbabwe -- the final results are expected to be announced within the next five days. <br />
