Govt Concerned Over Citizens' Lockdown Non-compliance

Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister Kazembe Kazembe said the government is concerned over people who are disregarding lockdown regulations by congregating within the Central Business District and shopping centres.

Speaking during a media briefing this Thursday, Kazembe urged members of the public to adhere to the stay-at-home order and cooperate with security service personnel deployed to ensure the guidelines adhered to. He said:

My ministry is concerned with some members of the public who are disregarding the lockdown measures by continuing to gather around CBD, shopping centres during the day and night.

We are disturbed by reports of people having parties at home and operating shebeens and some drinking in groups.

Speaking at the same press conference, Zimbabwe Republic Police Commissioner-General Godwin Matanga the majority of people arrested since the lockdown came into effect on March 30 were nabbed for non-compliance and have so far paid fines.

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