Soldiers in Zimbabwe are heavily represented on the streets of the capital, Harare on Thursday as they order shop owners to close.
Its coming a day after violent clashes led to the death of at least five people.
The soldiers reportedly shot at opposition protesters who were agitating over election results.
The MDC supporters were unhappy with delayed declaration of presidential results which they claim their candidate had won.
The latest violence has been condemned by the African Union and their international bodies.
Zimbabwe’s President, Emmerson Mnangagwa has announced that an independent investigation is to be carried out into the killings.
He said on Thursday in a tweet that he was “calling for an independent investigation into what occurred in Harare yesterday. We believe in transparency and accountability, and those responsible should be identified and brought to justice.”
Mnangagwa says he is also in talks with his opponent, Nelson Chamisa to defuse tension and restore peace to the country.
“We have been in communication with Nelson Chamisa to discuss how to immediately diffuse the situation, and we must maintain this dialogue in order to protect the peace we hold dear” Mnangagwa said.
Troops to remain on ground
The Zimbabwe government says the soldiers and police will remain on the streets to prevent further unrest.
Home Affairs Minister Obert Mpofu told a press conference “We will not tolerate any of the actions that were witnessed today.”
“The opposition… have perhaps interpreted our understanding to be weak, and I think they are testing our resolve and I think they are making a big mistake,” Mpofu added.
The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission (Zec) says it will announce some presidential election results later today. Final results are however expected within five days.
The elections have been held for the first time without the involvement of the former President, Robert Mugabe who exited power after a military takeover.
Source: Africafeeds.com
