CROSS BORDER TRADERS HIT BY CONTROLS

Traffic at border posts was restricted yesterday as new
rules by Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia were being formulated and border
officers were awaiting instructions.

At Kariba and Chirundu, vendors have been allowed to
criss-cross the border usin…

Traffic at border posts was restricted yesterday as new rules by Zimbabwe, Mozambique and Zambia were being formulated and border officers were awaiting instructions. At Kariba and Chirundu, vendors have been allowed to criss-cross the border using special passes, but now Zambia, which had confirmed cases shortly before Zimbabwe, ordered a weekend closure to allow a thorough cleaning and

ZUPCO DOUBLES FARES

Zupco bus and kombi fares doubled yesterday to cover rising
costs, but are still well below those charged by independent operators.

The last increase was in September last year. Zupco bus fares
to most high density suburbs will now be $2 and to mo…

Zupco bus and kombi fares doubled yesterday to cover rising costs, but are still well below those charged by independent operators. The last increase was in September last year. Zupco bus fares to most high density suburbs will now be $2 and to more distant urban destinations, such as Chitungwiza, are now $3 compared to the minimum of $20 charged by kombis. The Harare suburban fares

COURT TRIALS, WEDDDINGS DEFERRED FOR TWO MONTHS

Led by the courts, Zimbabwean authorities and political
parties were yesterday moving rapidly to prevent all unnecessary gatherings to
minimise the spread of Covid-19.

Trials and all non-urgent matters are being deferred for at
least two months in…

Led by the courts, Zimbabwean authorities and political parties were yesterday moving rapidly to prevent all unnecessary gatherings to minimise the spread of Covid-19. Trials and all non-urgent matters are being deferred for at least two months in the courts, while Harare City Council is looking at modifying its markets places. Both Zanu PF and MDC-Alliance have since postponed meetings.