Staff Reporter

Government and police have moved swiftly to dispel rumours of looming unrest, urging citizens to ignore social media-fuelled fears and continue with their daily activities without fear.

In a coordinated message, the Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage, Kazembe Kazembe, and the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), emphasized that the country remains peaceful, despite what they describe as deliberate attempts to sow panic through misinformation.

Minister Kazembe’s statement, issued this evening, strongly condemned what it labelled as "acts of terrorism and violence" allegedly orchestrated by "unruly elements" supported by foreign-based groups.

The Minister referenced recent arson attacks in Harare, Goromonzi, and Sanyati, calling them "stage-managed" incidents designed to destabilize the nation.

He assured the public that law enforcement agencies, including the police and the Central Vehicle Registry, were actively investigating these events.

"Security services will not hesitate to take decisive action,” Minister  Kazembe warned, while urging Zimbabweans to resist being manipulated by what he termed "recycled videos" and false narratives aimed at inciting disorder.

Echoing Minister Kazembe’s sentiments, the Zimbabwe Republic Police reaffirmed that the security situation across the country remains stable.

The police dismissed circulating social media messages suggesting impending chaos, clarifying that no restrictions on movement had been imposed.

"The public is free to move into Central Business Districts, go to work, or attend church without interference," the statement read.

 It further warned against individuals or groups attempting to disrupt daily activities under the guise of organizing protests or strikes, vowing stern action against such behaviour.

The police also took aim at private schools that had reportedly sent pupils home based on unverified claims of unrest, with some indicating they would only reopen in May 2025.

The Commissioner-General of Police has engaged the Ministry of Primary and Secondary Education to address the issue, emphasizing that such decisions were premature and unfounded.

Authorities urged the public to remain vigilant and report anyone inciting violence or issuing threats, providing dedicated hotlines for citizens to voice their concerns.