By Garth Theunissen and Brian Latham May 10 (Bloomberg) - Zimbabwe's opposition Movement for Democratic Change, led by Morgan Tsvangirai, said it would contest a runoff election with President Robert Mugabe, who is seeking to extend his 28-year rule in the ballot.
``The people are victorious, and we must free them from dictatorship,'' Tsvangirai said today at a press conference in Pretoria, South Africa. ``This time the ballot paper will truly liberate our people.''
tate-appointed Zimbabwe Electoral Commission, or ZEC, said May 2 that Mugabe won 43.2 percent of the vote, while Tsvangirai garnered 47.9 percent, meaning neither candidate won the 50 percent needed to avoid a runoff.

By Phumza Macanda PRETORIA (Reuters) - The leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition group said on Saturday he would contest a run-off against Robert Mugabe after disputed elections on March 29 in hopes of unseating the veteran president.
But Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai said he would only participate in the run-off if international observers and media had full access to ensure the poll is free and fair. The opposition has accused Mugabe and his ruling ZANU-PF party of trying to intimidate voters and rig the ballot.
d access of all international observers," he said, listing the conditions for his participation in the run-off. "Media access should be unfettered, both print and international media."

JOHANNESBURG (Reuters) - The leader of Zimbabwe's main opposition group said on Saturday he would contest a run-off against Robert Mugabe after disputed elections on March 29 in hopes of unseating the veteran president.
But Movement for Democratic Change leader Morgan Tsvangirai said he would only participate in the run-off if international observers and media had full access to ensure the poll is free and fair. The opposition has accused Mugabe and his ruling ZANU-PF party of trying to intimidate voters and rig the ballot.
overnment has barred most international observers from past polls, saying they are biased, support the opposition, and undermine the electoral process

PRETORIA, South Africa (AP) — Zimbabwe's top opposition leader said Saturday he will take part in a presidential runoff against the country's longtime

Opposition leader Morgan Tsvangirai is ready to return to Zimbabwe to take part in a presidential election run-off. Robert Mugabe and Mr Tsvangirai have

Morgan Tsvangirai, Zimbabwe's main opposition leader, has said he will contest a second-round run-off poll in his country's presidential elections.