Anti-Mugabe coup speculation is rife

After army tanks were spotted moving outside Harare on Tuesday, a source alleges to have information that a coup is underway.

November 15, 2017

Staff reporter 1 minute read

A screenshot of a video supplied to Caxton Local Media of the tanks moving outside of Harare on Tuesday, 14 November.

“There’s no doubt about it, it is a coup.”

This is what a source told local crime watch group, Eblockwatch after allegedly receiving information from a reputable source that the army commander ‘confirmed that the army has taken control’.

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The source further alleged that Zimbabwean president, Robert Mugabe was under house arrest.

According to a Reuters report published on TimesLive, the state broadcaster was seized on Wednesday and three explosions were seen in Harare.

This report further speaks of how soldiers have taken control of the state broadcaster.

Soldiers in Zimbabwe’s Harare take control of the state broadcaster as speculations of anti-Mugabe coup intensify https://t.co/7cQbdcXReD pic.twitter.com/h8MP40DUQC

— TRT World Now (@TRTWorldNow) November 15, 2017

Witnesses have also seen military tanks moving near Harare.

Watch this video of the tanks outside of the Zimbabwean capital:

An AFP report described how Zimbabwe’s army chief General Constantino Chiwenga on Monday warned Mugabe to “stop” purges of the ruling ZANU-PF party after Mugabe abruptly sacked vice president Emmerson Mnangagwa last week.

I am receiving unconfirmed reports of arrests of cabinet ministers and prominent people in Zimbabwe. I will share when names are confirmed. Remember the army said they are “targeting thieves around” President Mugabe #Zimbabwe

— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) November 15, 2017

“We must remind those behind the current treacherous shenanigans that when it comes to matters of protecting our revolution, the military will not hesitate to step in,” he said at a press conference.

Mnangagwa had clashed repeatedly with First Lady Grace Mugabe, 52, who is widely seen as vying with Mnangagwa to succeed her husband as president.

As Zimbabwe trends on Twitter, here’s what some had to say:

Folks interested in the military coup that appears to have ousted the living fossil known as Mugabe might want to follow anti-Mugabe Zimbabwean activists, figures, outlets: @nelsonchamisa @BitiTendai @Rex27 @Wamagaisa @nehandaradio @mdczimbabwe @mrtsvangirai @LanceGuma

— pplswar (@pplswar) November 15, 2017

This morning I am praying for peace in my beloved #Zimbabwe. I am praying for reflection, introspection and Gods hands of blessing upon our nation. Not the time for vengeance or retribution. Our country needs all of us. 🇿🇼

— Trevor Ncube (@TrevorNcube) November 15, 2017