Workers under the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions and
citizen groups have begun a national stayaway in protest against the recent
increase in the price of fuel, and the general economic meltdown the country is
going through.
By 10 am
In Harare, there are reports of police clashing with
protesting crowds in Mabvuku, Kuwadzana and Chitungwiza.
Protesters are burning tyres and barricading roads, and
police are responding by deploying teargas and water.
Armed police are patrolling many parts of Harare. In
Chitungwiza, protesters are marching along Seke Road, near Chikwanha Shopping
Centre.
A number of schools have not opened, with some reports that
pupils were turned back.
Army helicopters are reportedly hovering over Harare.
In Bulawayo, the situation is reportedly tense in the city
centre, with reports that protesters are marching in the streets. Police are
firing teargas. Newsday
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