A quiet day in Harare after Zimbabwe’s shutdown call
Summary
Harare, Zimbabwe, experienced a quieter day as people waited to see if a planned nationwide shutdown would happen in protest against constitutional changes. These changes extend the presidential term to 7 years, move the next election to 2030, and change how the president is elected, sparking criticism from opposition groups.Key Facts
- Zimbabwe’s Parliament approved constitutional amendments in July, changing election rules and terms.
- The amendments extend presidential and parliamentary terms from 5 to 7 years.
- The next presidential election is moved from 2028 to 2030.
- Future presidents will be elected by parliament, not directly by voters.
- Opposition groups and activists called for a nationwide shutdown to protest these changes.
- Police deployed heavily in Harare and banned public gatherings without approval.
- The shutdown did not cause major disruptions; the city was calm and business returned to normal.
- The government says the changes aim to reduce political tensions linked to frequent elections.
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