Govt spells out rules for economic reopening

Dr Malaki Tshipayagae in parliament PIC. PRESSPHOTO
Dr Malaki Tshipayagae in parliament PIC. PRESSPHOTO

Most business activities, excluding the liquor and tobacco trade, are set to reopen starting from May 8, 2020 under stringent conditions, which include companies satisfying the Director of Health Services that they can screen for and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19).

An Extraordinary Gazette made available this morning, ahead of Parliament’s sitting this afternoon, indicates that President Mokgweetsi Masisi is proposing several amendments that will see a ‘phased’ reopening of the economy, including schools and some measure of movement. 

Parliament is set to debate the proposed amendments this afternoon in a special sitting.

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