1. Who does SI 99 of 2020 apply to?
● Part IIIB of the SI
● It applies to businesses in the formal commercial and industrial sector, that is, any business, occupation, industry or trade which provides goods and services for profit/income.

2. How does one prove that the SI applies to them?
● Found in 11E
● Shop Licence or any other licence issued by a local authority
● Being a lessee of commercial premises
● VAT Registration Certificate
● Collective Bargaining Agreement

3. If I am formally employed, am I now part of essential services?
● Yes, in terms of 11F of the new SI. All persons operating in the formal industry and commerce sector are now regarded as essential services

4. Does one need an authorisation letter to present to law enforcement officers?
● In terms of the new SI, no. However, in practice, it appears a letter of authorisation is still needed before one can carry on their business or enter the Central Business District.

5. What is the process of obtaining an authorisation letter?
● Corporates must write an authorisation letter on their official letterhead with the full names, ID numbers, business address, contact person and their details, days of work and hours of work for all staff members who now have the right to travel to and from work during the Level 2 lockdown
● This letter must then be stamped by an Assistant Commissioner at Harare Central Police Station (commonly known as the Chief Clerk’s office).

6. I wish to travel outside Harare on an urgent basis or to visit a relative. What do I do?
● One must have a pressing and legitimate need to travel out of Harare.
● They must fill in an Affidavit containing their full name, ID number, town or place to be visited, date of travel and return date, car model and registration number and the purpose of the visit.
● The affidavit must then be signed and stamped by an Assistant Commissioner at Harare Central Police Station.
● NB: These affidavits are only being issued to members of the public that have a personal vehicle to drive themselves to and from Harare which is evidenced by the number plate and car keys which must be on your person.

NB: At all material times, every person must have a face mask as defined in the SI in any public place or risk being arrested.