Requirements needed on every checkpoint.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police announced new specific requirements needed to pass through police checkpoints and roadblocks in line with the latest Covid-19 lockdown measures.
Pamela T. Munyoro
In a statement, The National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said, “The public should take heed of the new regulations if they are to be allowed to pass through various roadblocks that have been set up across cities and long major highways.”
Those in the health sector, are now required to be in uniform and have work identity cards.
For those in civilian attire, Asst Comm Nyathi, said they should have a letter from the medical superintendent or chief executive officer stating the place, dates and times for reporting on and off duty.
“The contact details of the chief executive officer (CEO) to be indicated on the letter,” he said.
For companies and organizations, he said people should also have letters from the CEO or general manager stating the place, days and times of reporting on and off duty.
Ministries or Parastals Headquarters and Provincial levels, he said people should have an exemption letter from directors stating the duty, place, days and times of reporting.
“At Provincial level, an exemption letter from the provincial heads stating the duty, days and times of reporting.
The letter to indicate contact details of the responsible person.”the senior police officer said.
He said for Commercial A2 and A1 farmers, they should have an offer letter or lease agreement and exemption certificate from the officer-in-charge of the local police station.
Communal farmers are required to have a supporting letter from the headman or village head stating the business to be done, the date, the time and place and an exemption letter from the police.
Asst Comm Nyathi said, those operating food outlets should have certified photocopies of a shop license and an exemption letter from the officer in charge of a local police station.
He said those providing private security services must have a uniform, company identity document and letter from management stating dates and time of reporting on and off duty.
For funerals, he said concerned relatives should produce a copy of the burial order to the local police station.
Officer-in-Charge Station, Officer Commanding District and Officer Commanding Province to issue exemption letters showing destination and dates of movement to those who intend to bury relatives in other towns, rural areas.
Asst Comm Nyathi said all the documents should indicate the contact details of the person who issued them in order for them to be validated.
He also said shopping should be done within a 5-kilometre radius from home.
“In addition, members of the public are implored to do their shopping within a five-kilometre radius from their residence to acquire basic necessities like food, gas and medicine,” he said.
New regulations were announced by President Emmerson Mnangagwa last week as a means of curtailing the further spread of Covid-19.
The new regulations include a curfew from 6 pm to 6 am, and that businesses should operate between 8 am and 3 pm, and people who are not employed must stay at home all the time.
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