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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.<\/strong><\/p>\n

by 15:22<\/strong>
\nSoldiers deployed in Kuwadzana Extension.<\/p>\n

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by 14:00<\/strong>
\nPeople have barricaded all the streets in Highfield<\/p>\n

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by 14:05<\/strong>
\nLooting at Machipisa Shopping Centre in Highfield<\/p>\n

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By 12:45<\/strong>
\nBuses being stoned, Extra City has been stoned also.<\/p>\n

An Eagle Liner is being stoned as well, all the windows have been broken and the bus has been sat on fire.<\/p>\n

Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza has been looted.<\/p>\n

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By 12:40<\/strong>
\nMore barricades along Mutare Road. Cars blocked from proceeding.<\/p>\n

All roads from Kuwadzana are closed.<\/p>\n

NewsDay reporters in the field are trying to negotiate at every intersection.<\/p>\n

By 12:30<\/strong>
\nShots fired in Mabvuku. Standoff between police and protesters at Kamunhu Shopping Centre.<\/p>\n

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By 12:10<\/strong>
\nReports of soldiers in the town of Harare.<\/p>\n

Rain and thunder forecasts.<\/p>\n

In Glenview, along Highglen shops, people have barricaded the road.<\/p>\n

Police now moving door to door, beating people in Kuwadzana.<\/p>\n

By 10 am<\/strong><\/p>\n

In Harare, there are reports of police clashing with protesting crowds in Mabvuku, Kuwadzana and Chitungwiza.<\/p>\n

Protesters are burning tyres and barricading roads, and police are responding by deploying teargas and water.<\/p>\n

Armed police are patrolling many parts of Harare.<\/p>\n

In Chitungwiza, protesters are marching along Seke Road, near Chikwanha Shopping Centre.<\/p>\n

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A number of schools have not opened, with some reports that pupils were turned back.<\/p>\n

Army helicopters are reportedly hovering over Harare.<\/p>\n

In Bulawayo, the situation is reportedly tense in the city centre, with reports that protesters are marching in the streets. Police are firing teargas.<\/p>\n

Below are some of the images we have received.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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