Hot on the heels of speculation that operation Murambatsvina had been concluded, government henchman Leslie Gwindi says more buildings in Harare's city centre will be closed down. It became apparent his statement was a belated announcement as last week on Friday more buildings were shut down in the city centre. Several offices simply shut their doors in order to prevent police gaining entrance. Those who opened for business ended up with their office furniture outside.

Most tenants are complaining that the police are harassing them instead of resolving outstanding issues with the landlords. Rentals are paid in advance and it is proving difficult for most tenants to get their money back after being evicted by police. Gwindi, speaking for the unelected commission running Harare, says they have compiled a comprehensive list of all those who had not complied with their directives and would shut down more buildings in the coming days.

Our correspondent Simon Muchemwa reports that several inspection teams could be seen moving office to office in Harare and that several
businesses are struggling under the weight of uncertainty.