Zimbabwe: Illegal Vendors Undermine Harare Cleanup Efforts, Parliament Told

Illegal street vending is sabotaging Harare’s cleanup efforts, Geo Pomona chairman tells parliamentary committee. | Contesto: cronaca

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Illegal street vending is undermining efforts to clean up Harare’s central business district, the chairman of Geo Pomona, Delish Nguwaya, told the Climate Change Thematic Parliamentary Committee yesterday. Nguwaya’s testimony highlighted a persistent obstacle to the city’s revitalization, as vendors operating outside legal frameworks continue to occupy pavements and public spaces, complicating waste management and urban renewal initiatives. Nguwaya’s remarks came during a session focused on the intersection of urban planning and climate resilience. He emphasized that the proliferation of unlicensed vendors not only obstructs pedestrian movement but also generates significant amounts of litter, straining the capacity of municipal cleanup crews. The chairman noted that despite repeated enforcement efforts, illegal vending persists, often returning within days of sweeps by city authorities. The Geo Pomona firm has been involved in waste-to-energy projects and broader environmental cleanup campaigns in the capital, making the issue particularly relevant to its work. Nguwaya argued that without stronger regulatory measures and alternative market spaces for informal traders, the city’s sanitation goals would remain elusive. He called for a coordinated approach between the city council, law enforcement, and social services to address the root causes of illegal vending, such as unemployment and lack of affordable trading permits. Committee members expressed concern over the health and safety risks posed by unregulated vending, including the sale of expired goods and the obstruction of emergency access routes. Some lawmakers questioned whether the city had adequately consulted informal traders before cracking down on their activities, suggesting that dialogue could yield more sustainable solutions. Others pointed to the need for designated vending zones with basic amenities like waste bins and running water. The hearing comes amid broader efforts by the Harare City Council to restore order and cleanliness in the CBD, following years of decline. Residents and business owners have complained about the unsightly accumulation of rubbish and the difficulty of navigating...

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