Harare plots vendors raid

HARARE City Council is planning to raid vendors dotted across the capital’s streets following the expiry of a 48-hour ultimatum issued to unregulated traders early this week.

The local authority, on Tuesday, issued an ultimatum for vendors to vacate their market stalls, accusing them of worsening the spread of waterborne diseases, such as typhoid, which has already claimed two lives, while hundreds have had to be hospitalised.

City spokesperson, Michael Chideme yesterday said council had finalised its logistical preparations, but would not disclose when the forced removals would begin.

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