CLEAN : Zimbabwe: Military takeover not a coup says former minister

The transcript discusses the formation of a new transitional arrangement in Zimbabwe, with names being suggested for inclusion, including the speaker's. The speaker congratulates the Zimbabwe military for their initiative to block Grace Mugabe's rise to presidency, clarifying that it was not a coup but an effort to correct a perceived wrong direction against the sacrifices made by the people of Zimbabwe.

What does the speaker mean by stating 'It was not a coup'?

What sacrifices does the speaker refer to when discussing the people's struggle in Zimbabwe?