Responding to questions from members of the media during a
Post Cabinet Media Briefing yesterday, Minister of Home Affairs and Cultural
Heritage Kazembe Kazembe reiterated that no one is above the law urging night
club owners to observe Covid-19 regulatory measures set by government to curb
the spreading of the pandemic.
“Stern measures will be taken by law enforcement agencies
and an operation is underway that saw arrests of some night clubs and bars who
were disregarding measures set,” said Minister Kazembe.
“No so called high profile, middle profile, low profile or no
profile person will be spared if caught on the wrong side of the law,” he said.
Cabinet notes, with concern, that there has been an
increase in Covid-19 positive cases over the past three weeks.
In Post Cabinet Press Briefing, Acting Chairperson and Minister
of Environment, Climate Change, Tourism and Hospitality Industry Nqobizitha
Mangaliso Ndhlovu said Cabinet reiterates that the lockdown and curfew measures
previously announced are still subsisting.
“The enforcement of lockdown measures will be intensified
henceforth,” Minister Ndhlovu said.
“It should be emphasized that where there is non-compliance
to these regulations the low enforcement agencies will not hesitate to enforce
the penalties prescribed.
“It should be noted that public bars, night clubs, beer
halls, casinos, betting shops and theatres are still not permitted to operate.
“The nation is informed that gatherings are still limited
to two persons, while authorised events such as weddings and church
congregation as are limited to fifty and one hundred persons, respectively,”
said Minister Ndhlovu.
He said with the festive season fast approaching, the
public is advised to take all the necessary precautions to prevent a surge in
COVID-19 positive cases.
Minister Ndhlovu said those visiting the country should
undergo COVID-19 tests in their countries of origin and bring valid COVID-19
negative results obtained within 48 hours of departure in line with Word Health
Organisation protocols.
Meanwhile, a robust awareness creation programme is being rolled out under which the engagement of communities is being strengthened. H Metro
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