Mnangagwa says, 'desist from provocative declarations and statements'

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has just tweeted and called on the people of Zimbabwe to "demonstrate patience and maturity".

"At this crucial time, I call on everyone to desist from provocative declarations and statements. We must all demonstrate patience and maturity, and act in a way that puts our people and their safety first. Now is the time for responsibility and above all, peace."

At this crucial time, I call on everyone to desist from provocative declarations and statements. We must all demonstrate patience and maturity, and act in a way that puts our people and their safety first. Now is the time for responsibility and above all, peace

— President of Zimbabwe (@edmnangagwa) August 1, 2018