Harare targets noise polluters in church, bar crackdown

Harare is stepping up enforcement of noise ordinances, targeting churches, bars, and other violators. The Daily News reported that city officials have issued warnings and confiscated equipment. The crackdown follows resident complaints but faces resistance from religious groups who claim persecution. Selective enforcement could fuel accusations of political targeting against opposition-aligned churches. The vulnerability: the city's enforcement risks being seen as politically motivated.