Zimbabweans look set to experience their first-ever truly free and democratic election since Zanu-PF came into power about 38 years ago. Of course, there is still a possibility that things could go awry today at the polls or, subsequently, during the counting process.
But so far, despite a few reports of intimidation and technical glitches here and there, the process has been the most peaceful since the 1980s.
Political parties and candidates were allowed to campaign freely, even though the opposition Movement for Democratic Change (MDC) raised some concerns relating to the alleged abuse of state resources by Zanu-PF.
Even former president Robert Mugabe, the man who - for years as president - brooked no opposition, was allowed to publicly denounce the ruling Zanu-PF and effectively declared that he'll vote for the opposition without any negative consequences.
Imagine what would have happened to any other senior Zanu-PF making similar remarks about the party while Mugabe was still in office. Zimbabwe is really a changed place from what it was just a few years ago.