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 15:22
Soldiers deployed in Kuwadzana Extension.
by 14:00
People have barricaded all the streets in Highfield
by 14:05
Looting at Machipisa Shopping Centre in Highfield
By 12:45
Buses being stoned, Extra City has been stoned also.
An Eagle Liner is being stoned as well, all the windows have been broken and the bus has been sat on fire.
Tanza Centre in Chitungwiza has been looted.
By 12:40
More barricades along Mutare Road. Cars blocked from proceeding.
All roads from Kuwadzana are closed.
NewsDay reporters in the field are trying to negotiate at every intersection.
By 12:30
Shots fired in Mabvuku. Standoff between police and protesters at Kamunhu Shopping Centre.
By 12:10
Reports of soldiers in the town of Harare.
Rain and thunder forecasts.
In Glenview, along Highglen shops, people have barricaded the road.
Police now moving door to door, beating people in Kuwadzana.
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.
Below are some of the images we have received.
