Online Reporter
As the country prepares for the 45th Independence Celebrations in 18 days, Zimbabweans must be inspired by the sacrifices of the sons and daughters of the soil who gallantly fought to liberate the country from colonialism.
Critically, Zimbabweans must honour the memory of the country’s forebears by defending the gains of independence and playing an active role in nation-building in line with President Mnangagwa’s philosophy that “Nyika Inovakwa Nevene Vayo/ Ilizwe Lakhiwa Ngabaninilo.”
It is against this background that all patriotic and peace-loving Zimbabweans must today ignore calls for protests by cyber terrorists bent on derailing the country from its path to economic prosperity as outlined in Vision 2030.
Instead, Zimbabweans should go about their business as usual, as law-enforcement agents will be vigilant and on high alert to guarantee security and ensure peace across the country, as stated by the Minister of Information, Publicity, and Broadcasting Services, Dr Jenfan Muswere.
Addressing the media in Harare on Saturday, Minister Muswere urged Zimbabweans to ignore calls for protests that are being made by “cyber terrorists” and fanned through social media, saying the country’s security sector is well-equipped to deal with any mischief.
“As official Government spokesman, I would like to assure the nation that peace and stability continue to prevail in our country in terms of the Constitution, including on the 31st March 2025, and all Zimbabweans should disregard misinformation and disinformation being peddled on social media platforms by cyber terrorists,” said Dr Muswere.
“We would also like to assure the people that law enforcement agencies have more than enough capacity to deal with any illegal activities that might take place in our country. As a Government, we have taken note of artificial intelligence-generated videos and messages from comedian-cum-terrorists who seek to misinform and disinform the public. Those who want to create despondency, alarm, and anarchy will be dealt with in terms of the law. No one has the right to overthrow a constitutionally elected Government. So, labour, business, learners, students, and the general public should continue to go about their business as usual, as the security sector has more than enough capacity to deal with any illegal activities in our country.”
The call for protests, Dr Muswere said, was misplaced as it sought to create a false narrative of a non-existent political crisis.
“We urge Zimbabweans not to participate in these illegal activities which are aimed at creating a false narrative of a political crisis in the country. These actions are criminal and undermine the constitutional rights of freedom of assembly,” he said.
