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Africa-Press<\/a> – Zimbabwe<\/a>. <\/strong><\/span>There will be no public gatherings in celebrating the country\u2019s 41st Independence anniversary on 18 April, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said.<\/p>\n

In an interview at State House in Harare on Saturday, President Mnangagwa appealed to the nation to uphold the measures put in place by Government and the World Health Organisation\u2019s COVID-19 protocols. He said:<\/p>\n

Whereas I would love to see our population revelling day and night celebrating this freedom, this independence which gives our people dignity and self-determination, but because of the Covid-19 conditions, I appeal to our people to restrain from massive gatherings. Let them observe the measures we have put in place.<\/p>\n

The WHO protocols must be observed. For instance, just now as a result of this Easter that has passed again, there is a spike in cases.<\/p>\n

I would not encourage our people to assemble in huge groups, let us take these measures and preserve the lives of ourselves, our beloved ones and everyone\u2019s life.<\/p>\n

It is important. Enjoying ourselves will always be there when the time is correct when the time is suitable for us to do so.<\/p>\n

This comes as Zimbabwe has registered a spike in new coronavirus infections in recent days, with the majority of the cases reported at Sacred Heart Girls High School located in Matabeleland South.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Africa-Press – Zimbabwe. There will be no public gatherings in celebrating the country\u2019s 41st Independence anniversary on 18 April, President Emmerson Mnangagwa has said. 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