Jane Mlambo| Police have banned the planned demonstration by the Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Union (ZCTU) to demand the abolition of new tax regime introduced by government.

In a press statement released this afternoon, police said the directive by ministry of health against public gatherings in central business district still stands.

”Therefore, the organizers of the intended demonstrations by ZCTU and its affiliates should take note of the government’s directive particularly the movement of large numbers of people from one point to another which includes cholera epicenters,” said Police.

Police warned members of the public that if anything turns nasty, ZCTU will be held responsible.

Meanwhile, the University of Zimbabwe graduation ceremony which was earlier postponed is now set to take place this Friday and unconfirmed reports indicate that Emmerson Mnangagwa will be conferred with an honorary degree.