Police have been fully equipped and deployed through out the country to deal with any possible protests and coordinators of such protests, government has declared.

In a statement, Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Cain Mathema said they had noted that there were some individuals and groups circulating information on social media threatening people to stay away this week.

“My Ministry would like to assure Zimbabweans that the ZRP has deployed adequate officers to maintain law and order throughout the country and account for all individuals or groups who intend to engage in any form of violence, threats and intimidation,” he said.

“The Constitution of Zimbabwe allows people to petition anyone on grievances, but however, these grievances should be petitioned in a manner which does not interfere with the rights of others. My ministry is concerned that previous stay aways or demonstrations have not been peaceful,” Minister Mathema said.

He added, “Let me also remind the people of Zimbabwe that anybody or any organisation, is also free to approach President Mnangagwa on any issues, before engaging in demonstration or stay away.

“In any case, Zimbabweans must remember that strike does not necessarily mean to demonstrate along our streets.

“In this regard anyone who organises, incites or invites members of the public to engage in any form of disturbances should be prepared to face the consequences.”

Minister Mathema said any individual who receives threats or intimidation must quickly report such threats to the nearest police station.