Tight security ahead of Mugabe bash

Government has tightened security in Masvingo ahead of President Robert Mugabe's 92nd birthday bash set for tomorrow with hundreds of Zanu-PF youths from various provinces already in the city for the event.

The security forces were on high alert to avert disruptions by rival Zanu-PF factions amid threats of demonstrations by MDC-T supporters and youths from Temba Mliswa's Youth Advocacy for Reform and Democracy (YARD).

Mugabe's birthday celebrations would be held at an open space adjacent to the Great Zimbabwe Monuments, meaning entry into the world heritage site could be closed for two days to the detriment of the country's tourism sector.