Footbridge with Nehanda statue remains closed to public

The footbridge featuring the Mbuya Nehanda statue on Samora Machel Avenue has not been opened to the public.

According to a post by CrimewatchZW on X, the footbridge has remained closed to the public since its unveiling in May 2021.

The area is guarded by police officers stationed at the entrances.

While the statue was erected for public display, access to the footbridge and close proximity to the statue remain prohibited.

The government is now facing scrutiny from social media users.

The footbridge with the Mbuya Nehanda statue in Samora Machel Avenue is not open to the public.

Despite its intended purpose as a pedestrian footbridge, it has been closed to the public since its unveiling in May 2021, with armed police officers guarding the entrances.

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— Crime Watch Zimbabwe (@crimewatchzw) June 13, 2024