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IN response to COVID-19: Hospitals run out of beds, PIKIRAYI says: It’s sad that we are not being as careful as we were when the pandemic first struck. Now we are complacent and the virus is infecting so many people. We are not yet safe, so we need to remain as vigilant as possible. The number of people vaccinated is too small for us to start relaxing.
IN response to Demolitions continue in Harare, GWIZHIKITI says: I think municipal police should always be on the lookout for people who build illegal structures and stop them before they make any developments. This challenge of illegal structures should be nipped in the bud. These constant demolitions show that our city fathers are sleeping on the job. Instead of constantly monitoring their surrounds, they go to council to attend meetings and get their allowances.
IN response to Zanu PF ties diaspora vote to sanctions removal, MBUDAYA says: Zanu PF will never stop its bullying antics. It has bullied everyone in this country, and has done so with other revolutionary parties in the region. Never ever should we allow ourselves to be bullied by a political party, worse one which is antidevelopment. Zanu PF should respect the Constitution, the people of Zimbabwe and the region.
IN response to Retailers lobby for 30-day lockdown, EPHRAIM SIBANDA says: Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers president Denford Mutashu should know that a full lockdown would sound a death knell on the economy. The majority of people are not formally employed, hence their livelihoods are at risk when the country goes into full lockdown. I believe localised lockdowns are the way to go, and government should make sure no one comes in through our porous land borders. Also, those using airport should undergo two-week quarantine before they can unite with their families. We just need strong law enforcement.
IN response to Police must beef up highway patrols — Passengers, MAZVANYA says: First of all, we have a curfew that starts at 10pm and ends at 6am in place. So how do we have fully-packed buses plying long-distance routes at night? It means something is not right somewhere. There is selective application of the law. Here in Harare, police harass us at night, even when we are coming from work.