Police National Spokesperson Commissioner Paul Nyathi issued the chilling threat in remarks to the Daily News, making it clear that the security apparatus is tightening its grip on digital spaces.
“We are going all out to bring to book all social media troublemakers,” Nyathi declared, signaling an imminent crackdown.
According to authorities, the plan is to identify, monitor, and prosecute individuals deemed to be spreading messages that “incite chaos” or undermine state authority.
This declaration comes at a time when political tensions are intensifying, with online platforms increasingly being used as outlets for dissent.
Nyathi’s comments leave little room for ambiguity: critics of the regime who express themselves online are now firmly in the crosshairs. The stern
warning underscores a growing determination by the state to silence digital dissent under the banner of national security.Mr Emmerson Mnangagwa’s administration has escalated its rhetoric against social media users, warning that those accused of stirring unrest online will soon face the full weight of the law.Analysts say the move reflects the regime’s fear of the internet’s power to mobilize citizens, especially in a
environment where traditional avenues for free expression remain tightly controlled. For many Zimbabweans, the message is unmistakable — the government is watching, and the space for online criticism is shrinking
