By James Gwati-Local artists say they have lost out on income to feed their families this Easter holiday because of the continued maintenance of COVID-19 restrictions by the government.

The government this week said it was maintaining a ban on live performances by musicians and other artists including churches during the Easter holiday.

The authorities cited a possible surge in COVID-19 cases if people are allowed to gather during the long weekend.
Music promoter, Wanisai Mutandwa, AKA Mhamha Mahwindo said artists survive on live performances and they were starving by the continued ban on their main activities.

Last week artists week sought an audience with deputy sports minister, Tino Machakaire where they appealed for the lift on the ban on live performances.