The unfolding tragedy that Zimbabwe, the region and our continent face due to a second but more vicious Coronavirus assault is comparable only to a nuclear war. It is impossible, if not naïve, to calculate the damage that this pandemic inflicts on our lives. Zimbabwe and Africa particularly suffer a higher, if not intractable risk due to fragile economy and tentative democracy. Our countries expect permanent damage caused by pandemic lockdowns and restrictions in the absence of an effective vaccine – sooner rather than later.
Zimbabwe case aggravated by our population consisting mainly of women and youths, the lifeblood of our country’s eco-social system. These innocent citizens endure the most of 40 years of national misgovernance. Millions of otherwise productive women and youths turned into cross border traders, vendors, subsistence farmers and the unemployed. SMEs have potential to create safe jobs and income, but informal sector has little or no capacity to sustain deman
Industry to Engage Govt On Curfew Regulations
January 5, 2021
Industry will engage Government on how some companies that have 24-hour operations can be accommodated without violating the curfew provisions.
This comes after Zimbabwe tightened restrictions meant to curb the spread of coronavirus, including a 6am to 6pm nationwide curfew and banning of non-essential businesses with effect from today. In the past few weeks, Zimbabwe has recorded a surge in Covid-19 infections and deaths and the latest round on restrictions will keep everyone not in essential services at home expect when they need to buy food or medicine, collect water or seek medical attention among other essential needs.