Zimbabwe's military says it is not launching a coup, but has taken over national broadcaster ZBC to 'target criminals'.
Major General Sibusiso Mayo read out a statement on ZBC insisting President Mugabe and his family are safe.
Gunfire has been heard in some parts of the capital Harare.
The military intervention comes after President Mugabe fired his vice president - a move seen as opening the path for his wife Grace to succeed him as Zimbabwe's leader.
Reporter in Tanzania Dan Ashby says Robert Mugabe's recent rule has seen many suffer.
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Major General Sibusiso Mayo read out a statement on ZBC insisting President Mugabe and his family are safe.
Gunfire has been heard in some parts of the capital Harare.
The military intervention comes after President Mugabe fired his vice president - a move seen as opening the path for his wife Grace to succeed him as Zimbabwe's leader.
Reporter in Tanzania Dan Ashby says Robert Mugabe's recent rule has seen many suffer.
IN: "Really ever…
OUT: …regime."
DUR: 46 seconds
http://www.fsnradionews.com/feeds/1115zim-ashby1.mp3