Shaun's most memorable voting experience was when he was 18. It was the first time the Bulawayo native felt that he could actually help change things in his country. For him, voting was more than just casting a ballot. It was a rite of passage into adulthood.

In the run-up to Zimbabwe's elections, scheduled to take place on 31 July, we're bringing you the personal stories of what voting means to everyday Zimbabweans.

Each edition of My Vote Zimbabwe features one person's story in his or her own words. There's no presenter, no interviewer - nothing to get in the way of people's most memorable moments at the ballot box.

Listen to Shaun's story.