Zim elections: ‘It’s the calm before the storm’
It’s been relatively peaceful in the run-up to the August 23 poll, but Zimbabweans fear the return of electoral violence
21 August 2023 - 17:03
A cacophony of hooting cars, whistles, shouts and vuvuzelas fills the air in Budiriro, a high-density suburb south of Harare.
A pickup carrying more than 20 people in yellow T-shirts, the official Citizens Coalition for Change (CCC) colours, pulls to a stop. Several commuter buses are parked at the main shops in Budiriro 5, an opposition stronghold in the capital. CCC supporters have gathered to form a convoy to travel to Freedom Square, where opposition leader Nelson Chamisa is due to hold a rally. Traffic has come to a stop and motorists have to navigate their way around the stationary vehicles. ..
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