Pictures and videos the 31 July protests in Zimbabwe.
Zimbabwe cities have been shut down as authorities are gearing up for the 31 July protests. Our reporters from major cities are giving us updates:
Harare
Harare CBD has been deserted. Only a few people and cars are seen. There is a heavy police presence.
Major road block at Mbudzi roundabout. Shops in the High density are open although there is heavy police presence.
Police and soldiers have mounted roadblocks along the major highways. No car is being allowed to pass the Mutare Highway into Harare CBD.
Harare CBD on 31 July
Mbare
Police with motorbikes in Mbare telling people to stay indoors.
MDC Alliance spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere: “Embarked on a socially distanced peaceful protest in our community this morning. It’s important to speak out and take a stand in accordance with the Constitution, Covid-19 regulations & morality. We want a free Zimbabwe.”
She was subsequently arrested with together with a group of protesters.
https://www.facebook.com/fadzayi.mahere/videos/10223820287641975/
Bulawayo
In Bulawayo, CBD is deserted, majority of shops and banks are closed. Zupco buses have no passengers to carry. In locations, people are indoors with few youth here and there in the streets.
Mutare
Mutare is deserted with only major retail shops such as OK ,TM ,Spars ,open.
Traffic blocked at Mutare Teachers road block.
Scores of people are returning home. The situation is tense, motorists are being told to go back to their homes at Mutare Teachers college roadblock.
Marondera
Central Marondera is quiet, all shops closed.Heavy police presence.
Masvingo
In Masvingo, the atmosphere is tense. The CBD is deserted, major shops open. In the high density surburbs shops are open and a few people are outdoors.
Mvurwi
Shops are closed in Mvurwi only pharmacies are open people are indoors
Chipinge
Major retail outlets including pharmacies, grocery shops, filling stations are open.
Chinhoyi
A few shops are closed. Police are seem roaming around town
Gwanda
Major shopping centres are open but very few people are doing business. Zupco buses are ferrying people into town but they are not full.
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