Zimbabwe Braces for '31 July National Shutdown' as Mnangagwa's Term Extension Sparks Widespread Protests

Zanu-PF, retailers urge Zimbabweans to reject July 31 shutdown calls

Source: Zanu-PF, retailers urge Zimbabweans to reject July 31 shutdown calls – herald Peter Matika and Sikhulekelani Moyo, Chronicle Writers ZANU-PF and the Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers (CZR) have urged Zimbabweans to ignore calls for a planned July 31 shutdown, saying uninterrupted business activity, peace and productivity are critical to protecting livelihoods, sustaining economic growth and maintaining investor confidence. The ruling p…

Zimbabwe Braces for '31 July National Shutdown' as Mnangagwa's Term Extension Sparks Widespread Protests

Zimbabwe is on high alert as civic society groups, opposition factions, and citizens mobilize for a massive ’31 July National Shutdown’ protest. The demonstrations are a direct response to President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s controversial signing of Constitutional Amendment Act Number 3 into law, which extends presidential terms from five to seven years, effectively pushing the next general election from 2028 to 2030 and potentially keeping him in po…