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'Stayaways are domestic economic sanctions,' says AAG
15 Jul 2016 at 17:39hrs | Views
AAG president Chamu Chiwanza described the stay-aways as domestic economic sanctions being imposed by people such as #ThisFlag Pastor Evan Mawarire .
Chiwanza said the AAG believes in dialogue between the civil society, all political parties and the legitimately constituted government in solving the problems affecting the generality of Zimbabweans.
AAG noted that developments during the week are meant to destabilise the economy which militates against the concerted efforts for international multi-lateral re-engagement which government is pushing.
Chiwanza said the AAG believes in dialogue between the civil society, all political parties and the legitimately constituted government in solving the problems affecting the generality of Zimbabweans.
The empowerment group also notes that Zimbabweans cannot afford to hinder economic growth by participating in the so-called shutdowns which are being funded by foreign organisations that are against progressive government policies.
Retrogressive forces within the country with the aid of foreign governments have been calling for stay-aways which were widely ignored by the country's citizens as they continued with their businesses.
Street protests, national work boycotts and internet activism are on the rise in Zimbabwe - offering hints that opposition to ageing President Robert Mugabe could be building towards a boiling point.
Public shows of dissent have been rare under Mugabe's decades-long oppressive rule, but they have erupted regularly in recent months as the battered economy has ground to a virtual halt.
Banks have run short of cash, government salaries have been delayed and many basic imports banned at a time when the country has also suffered a severe drought that has left millions hungry.
A national "shutdown" strike closed many businesses, shops and schools on Wednesday, with public transport and some government departments and courts also ceasing to function.
The strike followed days of sporadic protests triggered by a sudden outbreak of demonstrations on the outskirts of Harare over police road blocks accused of extorting cash from motorists.
That unrest, in which at least 113 people were arrested, started on a small scale among public minibus drivers but soon spread, with rocks thrown at police and tyres burnt in roads as unemployed young men joined in.
Chiwanza said the AAG believes in dialogue between the civil society, all political parties and the legitimately constituted government in solving the problems affecting the generality of Zimbabweans.
AAG noted that developments during the week are meant to destabilise the economy which militates against the concerted efforts for international multi-lateral re-engagement which government is pushing.
Chiwanza said the AAG believes in dialogue between the civil society, all political parties and the legitimately constituted government in solving the problems affecting the generality of Zimbabweans.
The empowerment group also notes that Zimbabweans cannot afford to hinder economic growth by participating in the so-called shutdowns which are being funded by foreign organisations that are against progressive government policies.
Retrogressive forces within the country with the aid of foreign governments have been calling for stay-aways which were widely ignored by the country's citizens as they continued with their businesses.
Street protests, national work boycotts and internet activism are on the rise in Zimbabwe - offering hints that opposition to ageing President Robert Mugabe could be building towards a boiling point.
Public shows of dissent have been rare under Mugabe's decades-long oppressive rule, but they have erupted regularly in recent months as the battered economy has ground to a virtual halt.
Banks have run short of cash, government salaries have been delayed and many basic imports banned at a time when the country has also suffered a severe drought that has left millions hungry.
A national "shutdown" strike closed many businesses, shops and schools on Wednesday, with public transport and some government departments and courts also ceasing to function.
The strike followed days of sporadic protests triggered by a sudden outbreak of demonstrations on the outskirts of Harare over police road blocks accused of extorting cash from motorists.
That unrest, in which at least 113 people were arrested, started on a small scale among public minibus drivers but soon spread, with rocks thrown at police and tyres burnt in roads as unemployed young men joined in.
Source - Byo24News
