Goverment has declared that it has given in into pressure from liquor retailers that have been closed as Coronavirus precautionary measure since March.

Though government had not banned liquor sales and consumption altogether, supermarkets and bottle stores have remained open throughout the lockdown period.

Speaking at a post cabinet meeting on Tuesday, Minister of Information Monica Mutsvangwa said that the outlets will however not be allowed to sale liquor for consumption within their premises.

“Following representations from the Liquor Retailers’ Association seeking permission for liquor retailers to commence operations, Cabinet resolved that operations could resume in line with COVID-19 regulations and on condition that no liquor is consumed at their premises.”