HARARE, July 31 (Xinhua) -- The following are the news highlights in Zimbabwe's major media outlets on Tuesday:

-- Zimbabweans took to the polls in their millions on Monday, with most polling stations recording an average voter turnout of 75 percent.

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson Justice Priscilla Chigumba on Monday told journalists that voting went on well countrywide. (The Herald)

-- Contenders in Zimbabwe's presidential race on Monday voted in various constituencies, with most of them hopeful of springing surprises to unseat President Emmerson Mnangagwa of ZANU-PF.

Most of the presidential candidates had voted by around midday, expressing satisfaction over the voting process and the peaceful environment in the country. (The Herald)

-- Zimbabweans from all walks of life on Monday said they were hopeful for change as they cast their vote during the elections that will usher in a new president, Members of Parliament and councilors. (NewsDay)

-- A record 75 percent of registered voters took part in Zimbabwe's tightly-contested elections on Monday, where top presidential contenders, President Emmerson Mnangagwa and opposition coalition leader Nelson Chamisa, are reportedly in a tight race, with the first batch of results expected this morning.

Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (ZEC) chairperson Priscilla Chigumba on Monday said the commission had received returns from four provinces and was now awaiting results from the remaining six. (Newsday) Enditem