- July 9, 2021
- Posted by: adminz
- Category: News
The mining industry in Zimbabwe is listed as an essential service and is exempted from some of the provisions of the recently introduced Statutory instrument 189 of 2021 of Public Heath containment and treatment order, 2021 (no 29).
Mining companies and employees are exempted in terms of SI200 of 2020 section 14 (1) B.
The SI was introduced by President Mnangagwa after the drastic increase in infections of the dreaded Covid-19 which has hit the world leading to millions of deaths globally.
In a statement by the Mines and Mining Development people employed in the mining operations remain exempted under SI189 of 2021.
The statement states Mining companies however must:-
Operate within the parameters set by World Health Organisation regarding social distancing and other public health safety measures.
Continue screening and testing staff in response to prevailing conditions.
Comply with all Covid-19 regulations.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced the new lockdown measures, including a 6:30 p.m.-to-6 a.m. curfew, on national television Tuesday. He said the restrictions were the result of a recent spike in COVID-19 cases. – miningzimbabwe.com
