Tsvangirai slams government-planned blitz on vendors

Norton legislator Richard Tsvangirayi has condemned government’s directive for all illegal street vendors to vacate city streets by September 9, arguing the move disregards the socioeconomic realities facing millions of Zimbabweans.

In a response to the nationwide cleanup operation announced by Local Government minister Daniel Garwe on Wednesday, Tsvangirayi told NewsDay that vending is an “economic survival mechanism” for many mothers, young people and families due to the lack of formal employment.

“These are mothers, young people and families attempting to earn an honest living.

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