Government workers in Zimbabwe who do not want to be vaccinated against Covid-19 should resign, its justice minister has said.

Ziyambi Ziyambi said while Zimbabweans would not be forced to get vaccinated, those in the public service had a responsibility to protect the public by getting Covid-19 shots.

“We are not forcing you to be vaccinated but if you are a government employee, for the protection of others and the people that you are serving, get vaccinated,” Ziyambi told private radio station ZiFM Stereo.

“If you want to enjoy your rights, which are in the constitution, you can resign,” he said.