Masisi Makes Plea As Booze Gates Open

Masisi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES
Masisi PIC: THALEFANG CHARLES

“As part of opening up our economy government has decided though in a controlled manner, for the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages, the details of which will be communicated by the Honourable Minister of Investment, Trade and Industry Ms. Peggy Serame shortly.

Please, please, please be sensitive, sensible and responsible.  Government will not hesitate to respond if we see signs and evidence of non compliance and threat of transmission,” this was the highlight of President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s speech that Batswana waited to hear on Saturday night.

Just before the lockdown necessitated by actions to curb the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) making its way into Botswana and neighbouring countries, alcohol guzzlers were barred from buying their famous drinks from their usual outlets. As if that was not enough, the sale of alcohol was totally banned from even bottle stores and wholesalers who had been holding fort.

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