Staff Reporter

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has moved to quash rumours of unrest in the capital, stating that the central business district remains peaceful despite social media posts suggesting otherwise.

In a statement issued today, authorities specifically denied claims of road blockades at Robert Mugabe Square, labelling such reports as deliberate misinformation.

"The ZRP reiterates that the situation in Harare CBD is normal and calm, including at Robert Mugabe Square, where some social media sites are falsely claiming that there are people barricading roads with stones. This is not correct," the police statement read.

The law enforcement agency issued a stern warning against what it described as coordinated attempts to incite panic, stating, "The public should ignore calls by individuals and syndicates through some social media sites to engage in unlawful public gathering activities."

Police also raised concerns about the circulation of outdated footage being presented as current events, adding, "The Police warn social media sites against the circulation of old videos with the aim of causing alarm and despondency in the country."

The statement comes amid heightened sensitivity following recent calls for protests by political activist Blessed Geza, which failed to materialise.

Security forces maintained a visible presence in the capital throughout the day, but their deployment appeared precautionary rather than responsive to any actual disturbances.

Meanwhile, social media users have turned their attention to Geza, whose protest calls have been met with widespread mockery.

"First, he promises a big protest, but what we saw was nothing but a normal day. Geza is fighting ghosts of his own imagination,” said one X user.

As evening fell, the streets of Harare remained quiet, with the police statement appearing to have successfully countered the online rumours.