Harare resembles war zone

Several army  helicopters are hovering around Freedom Square in Harare, the venue of planned opposition political parties demonstration.

The situation is said to resemble 'a war zone'.

The protests have been given a thumbs by the High Court after police made a spirited bid to block it.

The National Electoral Reform Agenda organised the march.

Justice Hlekani Mwayera ruled that the demonstration should be conducted peacefully from 12 midday to 4 pm.

She ordered the police to maintain peace and barred them from interfering with the demonstrators.

When the news of the High Court ruling filtered through in Harare hundreds of people streamed to Freedom Square in readiness to march.

Protesters have taken over some roads leading to Harare's central business district.

Reports indicate that Zanu PF has mobilised its youths to attack protesters.

There are reports of market stall in Copa Cabana being burnt.