Another 'Shutdown Zimbabwe' planned for Wednesday and Thursday

Another stay-away is planned for Zimbabwe on Wednesday and Thursday, according to Evan Mawarire. He is the pastor who is playing a key role in articulating online many Zimbabweans' frustrations over government corruption, the failing economy, an import ban and police heavy-handedness, especially at roadblocks.

There have been other small victories that may indicate that the authorities are listening to #ShutDownZim more than they admit. One is the moving forward of the pay date for health workers.

Tight controls on South African imports have not been removed, though the authorities have said that individuals will be allowed to import extremely limited quantities of some basic goods for their own family's use once per month. This will bring no relief to small-scale traders though.