Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Officer Commanding Harare Central District, Chief Superintendent Masvivi, has issued a prohibition order that prevents members of the public from carrying items that could be used as weapons.
The ban comes just days before protests called by outspoken war veteran Blessed Geza, who has demanded that President Emmerson Mnangagwa resign for allegedly overseeing a corrupt and incompetent government.
On Wednesday night, Geza conducted another live broadcast, urging citizens to take to the streets on March 31 to protest.
In a statement released on March 26, 2025, Masvivi urged community members to refrain from carrying various items, including catapults, machetes, knobkerries, swords, knives, and daggers.
He said the ZRP has “reasonable grounds” to believe that carrying these items, whether openly or concealed, could contribute to public disorder or a breach of peace.
The prohibition also extends to traditional weapons, which the police have flagged as potential threats to safety.
This order will remain in effect for a period of two months, starting from Thursday, March 27, 2025, until May 31, 2025. Reads the order:
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ZRP Harare Central District
Prohibition Order
In terms of Section 13 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23, I, Chief Superintendent M. Masvivi, being the Officer Commanding Police, Harare Central District, policing area bound by four districts—Mbare to the south stretching from Braeside Area, Magaba Home Industry up to Sally Mugabe Hospital; Harare North to the west stretching from Marimba Suburban to Kirkman Road; Suburban to the north stretching from Kirkman Road to Corner Borrowdale Road and Churchill Road; and Harare East to the east stretching from Robert Mugabe Airport to Chikurubi Maximum Prison—believing on reasonable grounds that the carrying, whether openly or by concealment, in a public place or thoroughfare, or public display of any of the following weapons or items capable of use as weapons:
a. Catapults, machetes, axes, knobkerries, swords, knives, or daggers.
b. Any traditional weapons whatsoever likely to occasion public disorder or a breach of the peace,
hereby issue an order prohibiting the carrying of such weapons in Harare District or any part thereof for a period not exceeding two months, that is from 27 March 2025 to 31 May 2025.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is declared that in terms of Section 13 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11:23, any person who fails to comply with such a prohibition shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 5 or imprisonment for six months, or both such fine and imprisonment.
[M. Masvivi] Chief Superintendent 
Officer Commanding Police 
Harare Central District
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The police in Harare have said people cannot carry weapons like knives, swords, or traditional weapons like axes and machetes in public. They think carrying these things could cause problems. This rule will be in place for two months to keep everyone safe. If anyone breaks this rule, they could be fined or go to jail. The police want everyone to be safe and avoid fights or trouble caused by carrying dangerous things. So, it's best to leave these weapons at home to stay out of trouble.

Police In Harare Ban Carrying Of Traditional Weapons

The opposition CCC party has approached the High Court to challenge the decision by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) to ban their 2023 elections campaign launch that was scheduled for 09 July in Bindura.
CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere said they had initially approached the Magistrates Court to challenge the move by the Police, but after the lower court set the matter down for 11 July, the opposition party then approached the High Court. Said Mahere:
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The Police unconstitutionally “banned” our Campaign Launch set for Sunday. Our lawyers immediately challenged the illegality.
The Magistrates’ Court erroneously set the matter down for 11 July (2 days after the rally) in violation of the Act. We’ve lodged an urgent review to the High Court.
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In banning the CCC rally, Police said the venue selected by the opposition party has no access roads and water, exposing supporters to communicable diseases.
ZRP also said they were not given sufficient notice “as provided for in terms of the MOPA Act”, and advised CCC to find another venue and date for the event.
On Wednesday, police disrupted CCC’s Presidential Campaign Rally in Chiredzi, saying the party failed to comply with security requirements prescribed under section 8 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (Chapter 11:23).
Another CCC rally that was scheduled for Chivi Growth Point this Friday was also blocked by the Police who said the venue had already been booked by ZANU PF.
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CCC Approaches High Court To Challenge Campaign Launch Ban

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has blocked CCC from launching its 2023 elections campaign in Bindura on Sunday saying the venue selected by the opposition party has no access roads and water, exposing supporters to communicable diseases.
ZRP also said they were not given sufficient notice “as provided for in terms of the MOPA Act”, and advised CCC to find another venue and date for the event.
A letter addressed to CCC by the Officer Commanding Bindura Police District, dated 07 July 2023, reads in part:
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This office acknowledges receipt of your notification of a public gathering [Campaign Rally] dated 6th July 2023 to be held at stand number 3889 and 3890 Brockdale, Bindura, on the 9th of July 2023 from 0900 hours to 1700hours which you submitted in terms of section 7 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act [Chapter 11:23].
This office has reservations in respect of the suitability of the venue taking into account all relevant security factors necessary.
The venue falls within an undeveloped piece of land, which is bushy without serviceable roads, water and sewer facilities.
It provides a high-risk security threat to the participants. There is also a high risk of threat to the spread of any communicable diseases.
In the event of any public disorder, the police and other emergency services would have challenges accessing the venue due to the unavailability of an official road network.
As a result, our mandate to protect life and property and to maintain law and order will be compromised.
Lastly, your notification did not give sufficient notice to the regulatory authority as provided in terms of the MOPA Act.
May you consider securing another suitable venue and provide sufficient notification as required by the provisions of the MOPA Act.
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On Wednesday, police disrupted CCC’s Presidential Campaign Rally in Chiredzi, saying the party failed to comply with security requirements prescribed under section 8 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (Chapter 11:23).
Another CCC rally that was scheduled for Chivi Growth Point this Friday was also blocked by the Police who said the venue had already been booked by ZANU PF.
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Police Block CCC's 2023 Elections Campaign Launch In Bindura

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has blocked the opposition CCC party from holding its Presidential Campaign Rally at Chivi Growth Point on 07 July 2023.
In a letter addressed to CCC, Officer Commanding Police, Masvingo West District, Chief Superintendent D. Maingire said the opposition party cannot hold its rally at the venue because it had already been booked by ZANU PF. Reads the letter in part:
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1. We acknowledge receipt of your notification dated 02 July 2020
2. We also appreciate that your letter meets all the requirements and expectations.
3. Let me take this opportunity to highlight that Chivi Growth Point ground was booked by ZANU PF and we are in receipt of that letter dated 01 July 2023.
4. By changing your venue from Mhandamabwe to Chivi Growl Point, you ceded your rights to use Mhandomabwe your venue on the strength of this notification.
5. Kindly be advised that permission has therefore not been granted.
6. If you want to hold any rallies in the future at Mhandamatwe or Chi Growth Point you have to submit another notification.
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In the run-up to the by-elections held in March 2022, dozens of Chamisa and CCC’s campaign rallies were banned by the Police on the pretext that the party failed to comply with security requirements prescribed under section 8 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act (Chapter 11:23).
On Wednesday, 05 July, CCC spokesperson Fadzayi Mahere accused ZANU PF of abusing the Police to disrupt its rallies.
Posting on Twitter after CCC’s Presidential Campaign Rally was blocked by Police in Chiredzi, Mahere said the ban will not stop them from “winning the hearts and minds of Zimbabweans.”
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Police Block CCC Presidential Campaign Rally In Chivi

Police in Mutare Rural have banned dangerous weapons from public places for a six-month period in a bid to contain a rise in violent crimes that include murder and armed robberies.
The prohibition order was issued in accordance with Section 4 of the <a href="https://pindula.co.zw/Maintenance_of_Peace_and_Order_Bill_(MOPA)">Maintenance of Peace And Order Act</a> (Chapter 11:23), otherwise known as MOPA.
The order prohibits carrying machetes, knobkerries, swords, knives, spears or daggers, catapults, and other offensive weapons in public places.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/six-months-jail-time-for-carrying-knives-catapults/">The Manica Post</a>, the Officer Commanding Mutare Rural District, Chief Superintendent Plaxedes Mbira, who is in charge of Penhalonga, Odzi, Marange, Cashel Valley, Vumba, as well as Burma Valley, said:
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There has been an increase in the number of violent crimes. They are being committed on a daily basis so as the police we have seen it fit to put in place this prohibition order.
We have noticed that these crimes are being committed by people who are moving around with dangerous weapons.
For the avoidance of doubt, any person who fails to comply with this order may be found guilty of the offense and risks imprisonment for a period not exceeding six months, a fine not exceeding level 5, or to both the fine and imprisonment.
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She appealed to members of the public to comply with the order and to report all those breaking it at their nearest police station.
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Police Ban Dangerous Weapons From Public Places In Mutare

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has blocked CCC from holding a meeting at Dewure Business Centre, Ward 35 of Gutu Central Constituency that was scheduled for this Sunday.
In a letter dated 10 February 2023 addressed to CCC’s Lloyd Mupfudze, Chief Superintendent Taurai Joackim Mambure of Masvingo East Police District said the meeting cannot be held because “the venue is still volatile to violence”. Reads the prohibition notice:
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<h2>SUBJECT: PROHIBITION NOTICE IN TERMS OF SECTION 8(a) of MAINTENANCE OF PEACE AND ORDER ACT CHAPTER 11:23]</h2>
I Chief Superintendent Taurai Joackim Mambure of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. being the regulating authority for Masvingo East Police District covering an area of jurisdiction extending from Shashe River to the North West.
Denhere Communal lands to the North, Dewure River to the East and Manjirenji Dam to the South.
ACKNOWLEDGE receipt of your notification to hold a public meeting dated 05/02/23 to be held at Dewure Business Centre, Ward 35 Gutu Central Constituency on 12/02/2023 from 1000 hours to 1600 hours which you submitted in terms of section 7 of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act Chapter 11.23.
The application could not be approved since the venue is still volatile to violence as per our assessment (Stakeholders’ Engagement] on 29/03/22 in which you also took part.
Reference is also made to all political parties’ meeting held on 23/11/22 after a sharp increase of politically motivated cases in Gutu Central Constituency in which you were also a participant in the meeting. We are still receiving some reports of the same nature although in a decline.
Also, be advised that another political party had made a notification to hold a political activity at the same venue (Dewure Business Centre).
It is prudent that political activities be prohibited at that venue until sanity prevails. Hence all notifications pertaining to that venue are prohibited.
NOW, THEREFORE, I as the Regulating Officer do hereby issue this prohibition notice in terms of section 819) of Maintenance of Peace and Order Act [Chapter 11.23], prohibiting the holding of a public meeting scheduled for 12/02/2023 at Dewure Business Centre, ward 35 Gutu Central Constituency from 1000 hours to 1600 hours.
For the avoidance of doubt, it is declared in terms of section 8 (11) of the Maintenance of Peace and Order Act [Chapter 11: 23] that any person who knowingly opposes or fails to comply with this prohibition notice shall be guilty of an offence and liable to a fine not exceeding level 14 or to imprisonment for a period not exceeding one year or to both such fine and such imprisonment.
The Officer-in-Charge ZRP Gutu is accordingly advised for the necessary monitoring.
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