Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) say they are increasing security nationwide ahead of a planned shutdown on Friday, July 31. The police deployment is intended to maintain law and order as political tensions rise following the enactment of Constitutional Amendment Act No. 3 (CAA3). According to the reports, the police have placed officers across the country in preparation for anticipated disruptions linked to the shutdown call. The planned action is reported to have support not only from opposition groups but also from civil society organisations, reflecting broader public debate around the constitutional changes. The outlets present the ZRP’s position as a response to heightened expectations of unrest around the shutdown date. While the reports emphasize the authorities’ readiness to manage public order, they also underline that the shutdown is framed by various groups as a response to the constitutional amendment, indicating an ongoing political and civic dispute over its content and implications. Overall, both sources describe a security build-up by police ahead of the scheduled protest shutdown tied to CAA3.