The army took control of the state Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation late Tuesday and an army spokesman made the statement on air early Wednesday. Here are the highlights:1pm: In the wake of the military takeover in Zimbabwe, the national police force has recalled all officers on leave. 9.48am: Zimbabwe’s military detains Finance Minister Ignatius Chombo. 9.35am: Zimbabwe military assures judiciary its independence is guaranteed, says will protect civil service against planned purge. 8.45am: Zimbabwe army says once mission accomplished, ‘situation will return to normalcy’8.25am: Zimbabwe military deny takeover in state TV address“It is not a military takeover of government,” said one general reading a statement.

Source: Hindustan Times November 15, 2017 03:17 UTC