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Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Senator Monica Mutsvangwa and Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe have fired early warning shots against the July 31 demonstration claiming that the consequences of the demonstrations may be unpalatable.

“It is in view of this heightened increment in infection cases that I urge the public to continue to adhere to the lockdown regulations and practise preventative and protective behaviour. Government is urging each one of us against complacency,” Minister Mutsvangwa said.

She said although Zimbabwe embraces democratic principles, calls for demonstrations may be ill-timed because of the ongoing pandemic.

“We are in the midst of an existential threat. Any political posturing is not helpful. We therefore call upon public figures and political players to act responsibly with the safety of Zimbabweans in mind.

Any call for mass action at this time is an unnecessary stoking of infection risk to the nation,” said Minister Mutsvangwa.

She added; “This country cannot afford adventurism in the midst of this threat to our very existence.”

Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe said Government will prioritise the lives of Zimbabweans over everything else.

“We are observing Covid-19 regulations and if anyone breaks the law they will be arrested because we are still under lockdown. Life is more important than everything else, life is more critical than anything that one can think of,” said Minister Kazembe.