Business unusual at Farai leisure centre

Harare-THERE was an uncharacteristic sombre atmosphere engulfing the usually hyperactivity at Farai Leisure Centre in Glen Norah in the Southern part of Harare,Express Mail Zim can report.

The operators closed shop due to the uncertainty resulted in by the so called March 31 protests instigated by a clique of disgruntled war veterans led by self exiled Blessed Geza .

However, reports say the country has remained calm with the police assuring citizens that there is no unrest in the country.

In a statement on X, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said officers are conducting patrols to maintain order, urging the public to go about their daily activities without fear.

“The ZRP assures the public that the situation in the country is peaceful. As police officers conduct patrols, the public should feel free to embark on their day-to-day activities,” the statement reads.

There has beem no reports of disturbances across the country.
Authorities have warned against any unauthorised demonstrations, citing the need to maintain public order.

Meanwhile ,Vice President Constantine Chiwenga has poured cold water on accusations linking him to the protests, Chiwenga dismissed any involvement, insisting that the unrest reflects the frustrations of ordinary Zimbabweans rather than a politically motivated initiative.

However, government critics argue that the Vice President’s statement indicates deeper divisions within the ruling ZANU-PF party, with speculation rife over potential power struggles.

Political analysts have suggested that Chiwenga’s distancing from the movement could be a strategic move to avoid direct confrontation with protest organisers or to solidify his political stance within the ruling elite. Others believe his statement is an attempt to preemptively manage public perception amid growing discontent.