ZRP dismisses Mutamba AI resignation video

ZimEye reports that the Zimbabwe Republic Police dismissed a video circulating on social media claiming Commissioner General Mutamba had resigned, labelling it a fake AI-generated manipulation, and urged the public to ignore it. The video was widely shared on WhatsApp and Twitter, and the police issued a statement denying the video. The denial comes amid rising disinformation targeting Zimbabwean institutions, as disinformation campaigns have become more sophisticated and are often used to undermine public confidence. The incident highlights the growing use of synthetic media for political destabilisation, and it is part of a broader trend of digital manipulation that threatens institutional integrity. The case tests the ZRP's credibility and its capacity to counter digital threats without eroding public trust. The ZRP has limited resources to combat AI-generated content, making it vulnerable to such attacks, and the police must balance security and freedom of information, a delicate task.