Government yesterday reopened all land borders that were closed due to a spike in COVID-19 cases except for cargo transport and returning citizens.
Speaking during a post-Cabinet media briefing, Information minister Monica Mutsvangwa said all persons entering Zimbabwe should present a negative COVID-19 test.
“All ports of entry have been opened,
“All persons entering Zimbabwe must have undergone a valid COVID-19 PCR [polymerase chain reaction] test not more than 48 hours from the time of their departure for Zimbabwe, and be fully vaccinated. Those with a booster shots have an entry advantage.” She said.
The announcement comes after government recently relaxed COVID-19 lockdown restrictions and opened schools.
Meanwhile, minister Mutsvangwa said the government also lifted the ban on maize and wheat imports that was effected after the country registered a bumper maize.
Government was issuing import permits for maize and maize meal on the online permit application system and all millers were buying maize directly from the Grain Marketing Board.
All import permits issued before this announcement will expire on May 31, 2021, Mutsvangwa added.
