Jane Mlambo| The state broadcaster, Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation has confirmed that more than 600 people were arrested in connection with the Monday protests, Zimeye can reveal.

According to Minister of State Security, Owen Mudha Ncube, the Arrested people include Evan Mawarire and many other opposition activists who were picked between Monday and today, accused of inciting violence.

This is despite the clear disregard of the law and people’s rights to protest by police officers and soldiers who moved around beating up and shooting people in areas such as Epworth, Chitungwiza and Mabvuku.