Tagwirei Urges Citizens to Ignore July 31 Protests, Treat Day as Normal

Prominent businessman Kudakwashe Tagwirei called on citizens to treat July 31 as a normal productive day and ignore planned demonstrations against the constitutional amendment. His statement, reported by DailyNews, aligns with the government's push to delegitimize the protests. The call follows a series of warnings from Home Affairs Minister Kazembe Kazembe and Zanu PF rallies celebrating the amendment, as authorities seek to project calm and control. Opposition activists have vowed to proceed, setting up a potential confrontation. Tagwirei's intervention underscores the regime's reliance on influential business figures to shape public perception and dampen dissent. However, if economic grievances remain unaddressed, such appeals may fail to quell simmering anger among the populace.