A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
A heavy security presence and cautious businesses reflected tensions over constitutional changes.
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Harare, Zimbabwe – Harare’s streets have been quieter than usual as residents wait to see whether a call for a nationwide shutdown against constitutional changes would lead to protests.
Cars on the roads leading into the city centre on Friday were fewer than usual.
The morning rush hour that normally fills the capital’s streets was missing, and the journey into Harare’s central business district was quicker than expected.
For a normal working day in Zimbabwe, the difference was noticeable.
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