Terrence Mawawa |Masvingo As chaos continues to rock the Beitbridge border post following the move by the government to ban imported goods,Zimbabwe Cross Border Association President Killer Zivhu has warned of untold mayhem if the government does not take heed and lift the ban.
The review gazetted under Statutory Instrument Number 64 of 2016 has tightened the screws on the importation of basic commodities.
There is widespread resistance from both the South African and Zimbabwean sides following the decision by the government to ban the importation of goods .
Earlier today police in Beitbridge fought endless running battles with angry members of the public who want the ban to be lifted with immediate effect.
Zivhu ,who is also a Zanu PF councillor and chairperson of the Chivi Rural District Council,warned that authorities should think twice after Industry and Commerce Minister Mike Bimha announced the controversial regulations would be effected starting July 1.
“The problem is government hurriedly tried to implement the measures without consulting the concerned stakeholders.People are resisting the move because they are unemployed,and cross border trading is their means of survival,” he said.
“If their source of survival is compromised they will obviously resist.It is not only cross border trading that has been compromised but retailers as well.Government should not therefore protect 27 industries at the expense of the people,”said Zivhu.
Economic analysts have warned of further chaos if the government does not reverse the import ban.