Jane Mlambo| Mobile network operator, Econet Wireless has informed its subscribers that government has directed it to open the internet while keeping social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter and WhatsApp closed.

In a message sent out this evening, Econet said: Dear valued customer , Please be advised that the internet is back online under a directive that Facebook, YouTube, Whats App, Twitter will remain closed until further notice. Any inconvenience is sincerely regretted