Government officials are accelerating efforts to combat criminal organizations that exploit street vendors in Bulawayo's business center. Ministry representatives conducted Friday meetings with urban councils during their second engagement phase. Investigations revealed four organized groups control commercial activities along Fifth and Sixth Avenues. These criminal networks collect approximately thirty thousand United States dollars each day from vendors. Mayor David Coltart emphasized creating designated vendor spaces with proper council protection and payment systems.
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe announced privatization strategies to enhance municipal service delivery across the region. Authorities identified specific problem areas where illegal money collection operations target innocent vendors. The minister confirmed police deployment plans to eliminate these harmful activities immediately. Law enforcement cooperation with the local government will establish legitimate vendor management systems. This intervention follows President Mnangagwa's June launch of urban land management policies and minimum service delivery standards.
Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe announced privatization strategies to enhance municipal service delivery across the region. Authorities identified specific problem areas where illegal money collection operations target innocent vendors. The minister confirmed police deployment plans to eliminate these harmful activities immediately. Law enforcement cooperation with the local government will establish legitimate vendor management systems. This intervention follows President Mnangagwa's June launch of urban land management policies and minimum service delivery standards.
