Truck drivers working routes into Zimbabwe fear what they might face after an unusual quiet fell across the country Monday morning, March 31. Many Zimbabweans stayed home because they felt angry at President Emmerson Mnangagwa and his leadership team. Members from his Zanu-PF party asked citizens to join large protests last week, demanding he step down from power immediately. News reports both inside and outside Zimbabwe say people hate the failing economy, rampant stealing of public money, and Mnangagwa's plans to stay president past 2028, when laws say he must leave.
The Transit Assistance Bureau says Harare streets look empty, with many businesses locked up tight. Different scenes played out in Bulawayo where lots of people walked near parked trucks, seeming to back growing anger against the president. Facing these threats even from former friends, Mnangagwa fired several top security leaders, including his army commander, because he worried they might try to take over the government. One trucker heading toward Zimbabwe asked others about safety concerns, and another driver answered he kept his vehicles away from the border completely.
Mike Fitzmaurice from the African Union Transport Group reported that Zimbabwe looks peaceful despite calls for protests today. He shared that police posted messages saying no problems exist anywhere in the country. The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced that they patrol the streets regularly and tell everyone to keep doing normal daily activities without worry. They promise that everything remains calm across all regions under their watch.
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group immediately warned all shipping companies, cargo handlers, and drivers about travel plans through Zimbabwe. They suggested finding different roads around the troubled nation until things settle down. "We care most about keeping everyone safe during these uncertain times," said WBCG leader Mbahupa Tjivikua. He asked all business partners to stay alert and take extra safety steps when planning any routes near Zimbabwean borders.
The Transit Assistance Bureau says Harare streets look empty, with many businesses locked up tight. Different scenes played out in Bulawayo where lots of people walked near parked trucks, seeming to back growing anger against the president. Facing these threats even from former friends, Mnangagwa fired several top security leaders, including his army commander, because he worried they might try to take over the government. One trucker heading toward Zimbabwe asked others about safety concerns, and another driver answered he kept his vehicles away from the border completely.
Mike Fitzmaurice from the African Union Transport Group reported that Zimbabwe looks peaceful despite calls for protests today. He shared that police posted messages saying no problems exist anywhere in the country. The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced that they patrol the streets regularly and tell everyone to keep doing normal daily activities without worry. They promise that everything remains calm across all regions under their watch.
The Walvis Bay Corridor Group immediately warned all shipping companies, cargo handlers, and drivers about travel plans through Zimbabwe. They suggested finding different roads around the troubled nation until things settle down. "We care most about keeping everyone safe during these uncertain times," said WBCG leader Mbahupa Tjivikua. He asked all business partners to stay alert and take extra safety steps when planning any routes near Zimbabwean borders.
