HARARE — Residents of Stone Ridge were gripped by panic on Tuesday as police moved into the area to oversee an eviction and demolition exercise, triggering scenes of confusion, anxiety, and uncertainty among affected families. Scores of residents gathered outside their homes as authorities marked structures slated for demolition, while police maintained a heavy presence to ensure the operation proceeded without disruption.

HARARE — The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has moved swiftly to dismiss "misleading" social media reports claiming that an aggrieved family paraded a coffin at Machipisa Police Station in Highfield to protest the death of a relative allegedly killed by a police officer. In a detailed statement released today, national police spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi clarified that the incident was not a protest, but rather a case of extreme public disorder and "reckless conduct"