For many of us this lockdown is a decision between
livelihood and health. The challenges we face are real but the threat of
ignoring this virus will be catastrophic. It remains our responsibility to
provide safety nets and provisions for the vulnerable. Zimbabwe faces twin
evils of poverty and Covid-19.Many live from hand to mouth. Hunger might be
what kills people first
We are living in difficult times. The entire world is
engulfed by a pandemic - COVID19. This disease is real. It does not
discriminate. Public health systems across the world, including ours, are
overwhelmed. This is why it is important to do everything we can to prevent the
spread of the virus.
Given the essential nature of food markets, decentralised
and monitored markets which allow informal traders to fend for their families
while practicing social distancing and WHO hygiene protocols should be
encouraged under the supervision of the assigned officials.
We continue to urge government to assist in ensuring food
is reaching the most vulnerable communities. We must consider the existing
fragilities of our society.
Those in the private sector that are chipping in to help,
please do it for your country. We thank all those in the international
community who have supported the people of Zimbabwe. We continue to need more
support. I see efforts by fellow citizens fundraising for this great cause. We
thank you. Please support these efforts. Every dollar counts.
This is an opportunity for Zimbabweans to UNITE and for all
players to come together to provide localised solutions. Zimbabweans do not
have to make the impossible choice of whether to stay indoors or feed their
families.
We must be good neighbours and good neighbours look after
each other.
Small businesses
will also need strong stimulus packages to keep them viable and protect those
they employ. There are no winners in times of crisis, there are only men and
women who stood firm and sacrificed in the short term for a chance to preserve
the future.
Fellow Zimbabweans, this is our opportunity to tackle this
virus before it tackles and consume us. Let us stand firm and unite against
this global pandemic. It cannot be business as usual. We have to change our
ways. We have a duty not just to ourselves but to every person around us. Let
us unite and close ranks. It’s not time to play the blame game.Citizens and
corporates all hands on deck!
Let us practice basic hygiene. Let's wash our hands regularly.
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