His Worship the Mayor, Cllr Jacob Mafume, accompanied by the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Honourable Daniel Garwe, today toured the Central Business District (CBD) to monitor progress on Operation Chenesa Harare. The two leaders, accompanied by senior Council and Government officials, assessed ongoing efforts by the Public Safety Division to remove illegal vending from undesignated areas and restore order, cleanliness, safety and accessibility in the city centre. The operation is being implemented in line with the City of Harare Vendors By-laws of 2014 and other relevant legislation. The leadership reaffirmed its commitment to a clean, orderly and safe CBD, while encouraging vendors operating illegally to relocate to designated vending areas provided by Council. The City, Ministry and Public Safety Division will continue engaging vendors through awareness and education, alongside enforcement measures against those who persist with illegal vending.
