Harare residents ignored Geza’s call for war veterans to stay on Tuesday, and most businesses are open as usual.
As early as 5am, commuter omnibuses were advertised for commuters. Most of them are vendors heading to the major vegetable markets in Harare, Mbale.
When Newzimbabwe.com toured, there were no signs of change in the Dzivarasekwa Extension, Madokero, Westlea and Warren Park, Waterfalls, Greendale or Chitungwiza.
The same applies to Central Business District (CBD) and areas such as Westgate, Rugare and the highly populated Mbare high density.
“Even if that’s the case, don’t leave,” said a Warren Park vendor, which sells cigarettes, chips and soft drinks.
“Everyone understands what Geza is saying and agrees with him that while only a few live out of Zimbabwean wealth, most of us are not officially employed. We eat what we kill every day.
“If he’s going to let people support his cause, he should take a different approach.”
The vendor worked on his own business, but most supermarkets in town were open.
The government previously warned civil servants not to stay at home and promised punishment to any of them who chose to respect Geza’s call.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesman Paul Nyati has ensured safety for citizens and exhibitors of the ongoing Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) in Bulawayo.
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Having confronted President Emerson Mnangagwa and put it all in danger by demanding intervention on March 31, Geza sought to leave the protest cum.
Most businesses chose to remain closed while a considerable number protested on the streets of Harare.
He is hidden, but claims that Mnangagwa knows where he is.
“We did not go to war, as Mnangagwa and his corrupt colleagues enjoy. We went to war for all Zimbabweans,” he said again when he announced Tuesday and Wednesday.
Geza found himself at the heart of the factional battle within the ruling Zanu PF party.
Several sections within the party, primarily from Masvingo State in Mnangagwa, are asking him to stick to him beyond the two constitutionally mandated terms until 2030.
Another faction, said to support Mnangagwa’s deputy Constantino Chiwenga, hopes that he will hand over power in 2028.
