GoZ Announces Strict Measures for Easter Gatherings
Church gatherings this Easter will be highly monitored as the Government of Zimbabwe (GoZ) has announced measures to curb the spread of cholera.
Addressing journalists after a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister Dr Jenfan Muswere announced that churches must now obtain clearance and ensure the presence of a health authority to oversee their services.
The move which will mainly affect those who worship in open spaces demands strict provision of water and sanitation facilities at the proposed venues before permission is granted.
Dr Muswere explained that the Cabinet has directed that no church gatherings may take place until adequate water and sanitation facilities are installed by church leaders.
Muswere announced:
Cabinet has directed that, going forward, no church gatherings must take place until church leaders install water and sanitation facilities for the worshippers.
All gatherings must obtain prior clearance and supervised health authorities.
As of February 29, 2024, Zimbabwe has reported 26,708 cases of cholera across 62 districts in all 10 provinces, resulting in the tragic loss of 569 lives.
GoZ Announces Strict Measures for Easter Gatherings
The country’s first case of cholera was reported in February 2023.
Meanwhile…
Colonel Miniyathabo “Minnie” Baloyi, the wife of Vice President Constantino Chiwenga, recently took to her official Facebook account and issued a few words of caution to her followers.
In a recent post, Minnie Baloyi-Chiwenga alerted her followers about an unnamed businesswoman who is going about using her name to intimidate people.
Baloyi-Chiwenga implored Zimbabweans to be vigilant, emphasising that if someone who owes them money drops her name, it’s likely a tactic to dodge payment for services rendered.
She urged her followers to report whoever would have dropped her name so that they could be arrested and face the full wrath of the law.
WARNING‼️ There is a certain businesswoman going about lying about being my friend and threatening people.
If anyone owes you money and name drops my name as an excuse for not paying for services rendered, please get them arrested.
