CCC interim organising secretary Amos Chibaya, who was on the podium when the grenade exploded, appealed to the crowd to remain calm.

Zanu PF national political commissar Mike Bimha recently issued a circular on set minimum qualifications for participation in the elections.

It appears only Mnangagwa and his deputies Constantino Chiwenga and Kembo Mohadi will not be contested.

Student Representative Council secretary of external affairs, information and publicity Regis Muzambi confirmed the accident. 

Twenty-one artisanal miners were rescued with four receiving treatment at Chegutu District Hospital following the disaster which struck on Friday.

The  search for the other missing miners has been temporarily stopped after the mine underground became shaky.

World Aids Day commemorations were held under the theme Let Communities Lead and the guest of honour was First Lady Auxillia Mnangagwa.