Peeople got to the banks as early as 5 to que for cash. Steward bank is giving out $50 Rtgs per individual, such a little sum which can barely cover transport costs.

Despite the high percentage which were being charged by agents, ecocash had become an alternative way of finding cash.

The government banned all the cash in cash out and cash back transactions through the ecocash platform.

This has slowed down business movements in the market as other things which require cash have been put on halt.