Zimbabwe: Student protest likely to continue at the University of Zimbabwe campus in Harare Sept. 12 amid recent price hike in tuition fees

Event

University students will likely continue protesting outside the University of Zimbabwe (UZ) in Harare Sept. 12. Students are demonstrating against the planned 1000% increase in tuition fees. Negotiations are still ongoing between UZ authorities and government officials.

Riot police have reportedly been deployed in anticipation of the protests turning violent near the campus. Localized transport disruptions are likely near the affected area. Clashes between police and protesters cannot be ruled out, particularly if demonstrators are overly disruptive or ignore police orders to disperse.

Advice

Avoid the protest due to the potential for clashes. Heed all instructions from security personnel. Allow additional time to reach destinations near the affected area Sept. 12.