His Worship the Mayor Cllr Jacob Mafume today joined the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Hon Daniel Garwe to launch the much-awaited Urban Regeneration Operation. The launch began with a clean up along ED Mnangagwa Road, in recognition of His Excellency the President, Dr Emerson Mnangagwa, who inspired the idea of a cleaner Harare and Zimbabwe at large. Minister Garwe and Mayor Mafume took turns in addressing vendors and illegal traders along the ED Mnangagwa Road from the corner with Samora Machel Avenue all the way to Chisipite Shopping Centre. Vendors and illegal traders — given notice of the operation more than a week ago — were encouraged to cooperate with the City's law enforcement officers and participate in the clean-up. No wares and personal belongings were confiscated from the traders caught up in the operation, in keeping with the Mayor's pledge for a humane approach to the clean-up exercise. The operation is now set to spread across the city under the guidance of District Officers who were all part of today's launch.
