‘Demolitions trigger criminal activities’

The Harare Residents Trust (HRT) and the Chitungwiza Progressive Residents Association (CPRA) yesterday expressed concern over rising cases of crime due to the ongoing demolitions.

Government last weekend rolled out demolitions of illegal structures in Mbare, Chitungwiza, Epworth, among other areas.

HRT director Precious Shumba told NewsDay that illegal activities were on the rise due to the rising unemployment in the country.

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