By A Correspondent | ZimEye | The below is a video of military tanks crossing through Harare CBD, that was registered as viral on WhatsApp servers on Saturday 29 March 2025. In the clip, a convoy of two tanks two military lorries, one truck – the type last seen during the November 2017 coup, is accompanying official police vehicles.
Two male voices are heard loudly discussing that could only be the ongoing Geza-quarrel between the outgoing president Emmerson Mnangagwa and the command element of the army. “This deal has nothing to do with us, it is their own deal as the army,” says one unidentified male.
The development also comes after the police commissioner Stephen Mutamba indicated 2 weeks ago that the police no longer speak for the Joint Operations Command.
While a comment from the Joint Operations Command was not possible at the time of writing, the Minister of Home Affairs Kazembe Kazembe made the following passing statement headlined: “UPDATE STATEMENT BY THE HONOURABLE MINISTER OF HOME AFFAIRS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE ON THE SECURITY SITUATION IN THE COUNTRY”
The Government of Zimbabwe unreservedly denounces acts of terrorism and violence which unruly elements, supported by a fringe group living outside the country intend to perpetrate on individuals and properties, thereby threatening the safety of the general public. The country’s security services firmly stand on the side of law and order and will not hesitate to take decisive action.
Following stage managed, acts of arson committed yesterday in Harare and Goromonzi, the Government reassures the nation that Police are hard on the spore and are working with various agencies of the state, including Central Vehicle Registry (CVR), to get to the bottom of the matter. Furthermore, the Government unreservedly condemns acts of arson in Sanyati today, the law enforcement agency is investigating the matter.
I want to continue to urge and encourage all Zimbabweans to resist any acts of arson and incitement to acts of wanton lawlessness.
Meanwhile, I want to reassure all Zimbabweans that peace prevails in the country today, tomorrow and thereafter. They should go about their business assured of peace and tranquility in the country. As already stated, the security forces are on the lookout for any elements intent on disrupting our peace.
Zimbabweans should not be hoodwinked or misled by old recycled videos meant to give context to narratives being fostered by those bent on causing public disorder, for instance the Bulawayo vendor video which occurred long back as vendors were bidding farewell to their departed colleague.
Above all, Zimbabweans are warned not to be used by criminals who are eyeing for an opportunity to loot from businesses under the guise of planned demonstrations.
May I repeat what I said last Thursday, that the Government has a constitutional mandate to safeguard the security and territorial integrity of this country and security services will not apologize or renege in fulfilling this mandate.
I thank you
[Signed]
Kazembe Kazembe (MP)
Honourable Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage
Government of Zimbabwe
29th of March 2025