For the umpteenth time, a joint operation to rid the capital's streets of illegal vendors between the police and Harare City Council failed Thursday as the defiant traders were back on the streets within minutes of running battles with the security forces.
Shops along First Street such as OK supermarket were forced to close earlier than usual because of the clashes with anti-riot police also deploying in the city centre after the evening rush hour.
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