Zimbabweans have started receiving cash from outside the
country as money transfer agencies comply with a directive to open three days a
week during the 21-day lockdown.
The move comes after President Emmerson Mnangagwa directed
the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe- RBZ to ensure that money transfer service systems
are working efficiently in processing financial remittances from outside the
country.
RBZ Governor, Dr John Mangudya; in a statement ordered the
agencies, whether in their own areas or in banking halls, to open on Tuesday,
Wednesday and Thursday subject to maintaining social distancing and other
health measures
To facilitate operational efficiency, Dr Mangudya said the
directive takes effect from this Wednesday.
Members of the public who were accessing money from the
diaspora through the agencies expressed their gratification in accessing their
funds.
“Tinozvikurudzira nekuti tavakuwana mari, ndamuka
mangwanani chaiwo kuti nditore mari yangu,” said one concerned citizen.
The managing director for Homelink, Mr Desmund Ali said
reopening will help Zimbabweans who receive foreign currency, which cannot be
transacted on any digital electronic platforms.
“It is something that we accept as you can see we have
reopened and we are willing to help as and where necessary,” said Desmund Ali
Homelink Managing Director.
Diaspora remittances are also considered important in
sustaining socio- economic development of the country as alluded by (SI) 85 of
2020 which allows citizens to use foreign currencies for buying goods and
services on the local market. ZBC
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