The sale of alcohol in retail outlets has been banned in Zimbabwe. The ban was effected yesterday to minimise social disorder and allow sh...
The sale of alcohol in retail outlets has been banned in Zimbabwe.
The ban was effected yesterday to minimise social disorder and allow shops to
sell only “essential” products during the shutdown.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul
Nyathi said the measure came as rowdy citizens were defying social distancing
measures.
“The lockdown measures were clearly stated and in light of
ensuring that we fight Covid-19, there will be no sale of alcohol at any point
in places like bottle stores and supermarkets. This comes as we have realised
that people who buy alcohol at supermarkets are giving us challenges. They buy
and drink as groups, be it either in their vehicles or places of residence
thereby defying social distancing,” said Asst Comm Nyathi.
“Action will be taken on all those who will defy the order
and sell alcohol at any bases. The police today (yesterday) started to take
full action and will be visible on the ground throughout the lockdown.”
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