Fresh invasions in Mbare

HARARE’s oldest and most populous suburb, Mbare, has been overrun by vendors, a situation that has seen council battling to take control of the area’s haphazard market stalls.

A survey by NewsDay around the politically-volatile suburb showed that traders have taken over every available space around Mupedzanhamo and Shawasha flats, where they are selling second-hand clothes and fruits, among other wares.

The traders have also effectively taken over the parking lot at the council-owned Rufaro Stadium, where they are selling mainly agriculture produce.

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