Bars Shutdown After Batswana Defy Ban On Gatherings

Government on Saturday implemented more stringent measures, which includes total shutdown of bars and nightclubs in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19  PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Government on Saturday implemented more stringent measures, which includes total shutdown of bars and nightclubs in an effort to prevent the spread of Covid-19 PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

Before the government ordered all bars and nightclubs to close, the Showtime team  homed in on some of the popular drinking holes in the city Friday to check whether people are abiding by the 100-persons limit of gathering and the 1-2 metres rule of social distancing.

It was quite surprising to see Batswana in most of these recreational centres doing their business as usual despite the government’s  new order that imposed a suspension of public gatherings of more than 100 people for 30 days. The Showtime team made its first stop at King Zone bar previously known as Pennywise in Phase 4. The bar was closed, but there were people hanging around the place drinking and interacting in small groups of five to 10 people.

From there Showtime passed by the popular Bonanza mall in Block 9 that houses Bahama Lounge and other bars so the whole place was teeming with people. People were shaking hands and hugging and disregarded the advice to exercise caution in social interactions.

Editor's Comment
Routine child vaccination imperative

The recent Vaccination Day in Motokwe, orchestrated through collaborative efforts between UNICEF, USAID, BRCS, and the Ministry of Health, underscores a commendable stride towards fortifying child health services.The painful reality as reflected by the Ministry of Health's data regarding the decline in routine immunisation coverage since the onset of the pandemic, is a cause for concern.It underscores the urgent need to address the...

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