Protests: Army takes charge

MEMBERS of the Zimbabwe National Army and the police yesterday shut down the central business districts (CBDs) of major cities and towns, kicking out civilians and barricading all roads into city centres ahead of today’s planned protests.

The army, along with anti-riot police, forced businesses to close shop as activists under the July 31 Movement banner vowed to press ahead with the planned demonstrations. The ruling Zanu PF party, the military and police have threatened to come down hard on the protesters, who say President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has completely failed.

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