Online Reporter
Zimbabwe remains calm despite calls for protests today, with the police assuring citizens that there is no unrest in the country.
In a statement on X, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said officers are conducting patrols to maintain order, urging the public to go about their daily activities without fear.
“The ZRP assures the public that the situation in the country is peaceful. As police officers conduct patrols, the public should feel free to embark on their day-to-day activities,” the statement reads.
There has been no reports of disturbances across the country.
It’s business as usual in Rusape as service stations, supermarkets, vendors, motorists and members of the public go about their business as usual as the call for protests by renegades are largely ignored.
Authorities have warned against any unauthorised demonstrations, citing the need to maintain public order.
Our teams are on the ground across the country and we will keep you updated as the day progresses.
Geza’s call for demonstrations ignored
On Sunday evening, the eve of today’s planned protests, Blessed Geza wrote on X: “Let’s fill up the streets. Mnangagwa must go. It’s for every Zimbabwean. Let’s stand up against corrupt rule.”
But as of 9:30am across Zimbabwe, there are no signs of protests on the streets.The verdict? The planned protests have flopped, dismally.
The call was for people to ‘fill up the streets’ and cause chaos.
It is just not happening and it appears the opposite is happening as some people have chosen to stay at home, perhaps out of fear of Geza’s threats.
Police warn those circulating old videos
The police have warned some online media outlets against circulating old videos alleging that they are capturing ongoing demonstrations in some cities, especially Bulawayo.
The police said these old videos are meant to cause alarm and despondency.
In a statement, national police spokesperson, Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The ZRP warns the Zim/Global Eye WhatsApp Channel against circulating old videos of alleged demonstrations in Bulawayo. Bulawayo is calm and peaceful today.
“The public should ignore the video posted by the WhatsApp Channel as it is false. The facts on the ground in Bulawayo speak for themselves.”
ZRP hotlines
Commissioner Nyathi said the public should feel free to report anyone inciting violence, issuing threats or intimidating them to engage in unlawful acts on the following telephone numbers.
Harare Emergency Response Centre Toll Free 911 or 112,
Harare Operations (0242) 748836 or 777651,
Harare Central Police (0242) 777777, 777592/4/6/8, 777626,
Bulawayo Emergency Response Centre Toll Free 112, 911,
Bulawayo Operations (0292) 273547 or 883930,
National complaints desk (0242) 703631
Police General Headquarters WhatsApp 0712 800 197
Business as usual at the Harare Magistrates Court
Chinhoyi CBD a hive of activity
After initial hesitation in the morning, most shops are now open and people are moving freely as they go about their business.
Business as usual at Mbare Magistrate’s Court
Situation in Harare remains calm
