President Emmerson Mnangagwa has relaxed COVID-19 lockdown regulations with intercity travelling now allowed among a raft of adjustments announced.

Addressing the nation following the expiry of the 14 day extension, Mnangagwa said letters are no longer a requirement to move around while gymnasiums, beerhalls and recreational facilities remain banned.

Informal sector, restaurants and local businesses have been told to re-open while he urged schools to prepare to open.

Curfew has been adjusted and will now start from 10pm to 5am while supermarkets will now close at 7pm.

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