The government will ensure that everyone who lost their things in the big fire at Mbare Market last year has a fair chance to sell again. Some bad people tried to take money from traders, asking for $10 to write their names on lists. But Minister Daniel Garwe visited the new market yesterday and promised this would stop.
"We checked everyone properly," Minister Garwe said. "We will put all the real traders' names in the newspapers. Nobody needs to pay money to be on the list." He explained they are building two markets - one temporary and one permanent. These markets will help Zimbabwe become a richer country, just like other places around the world.
Minister Monica Mutsvangwa discussed how the government kept its promise to build the temporary market quickly. She asked everyone to work together and be honest, and she said people shouldn't try to cheat others or take space unfairly.
Another minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, explained that markets like this one will open all over Zimbabwe. These markets will help farmers sell their food and make money. He said this shows how President Mnangagwa wants to help small business owners succeed.
Mr Fungai Matahwa, who helped build the market, said they used 210 big pieces of steel to make it. The new market can accommodate about 2,000 sellers. They finished building almost everything, including bathrooms and offices.
The traders felt happy about the new market. Martha Changainesu, who lost her things in the October 2024 fire, said she feels hopeful about starting again. Ernest Kazingizi said young people want to start working and making money again. Violet Makaedza felt glad about the new building but warned that bad people shouldn't steal spaces from real traders.
Last year, the fire at the old Mbare Market left about 5,000 traders without a place to sell their goods. President Mnangagwa declared it an emergency and promised to help fix everything.
"We checked everyone properly," Minister Garwe said. "We will put all the real traders' names in the newspapers. Nobody needs to pay money to be on the list." He explained they are building two markets - one temporary and one permanent. These markets will help Zimbabwe become a richer country, just like other places around the world.
Minister Monica Mutsvangwa discussed how the government kept its promise to build the temporary market quickly. She asked everyone to work together and be honest, and she said people shouldn't try to cheat others or take space unfairly.
Another minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, explained that markets like this one will open all over Zimbabwe. These markets will help farmers sell their food and make money. He said this shows how President Mnangagwa wants to help small business owners succeed.
Mr Fungai Matahwa, who helped build the market, said they used 210 big pieces of steel to make it. The new market can accommodate about 2,000 sellers. They finished building almost everything, including bathrooms and offices.
The traders felt happy about the new market. Martha Changainesu, who lost her things in the October 2024 fire, said she feels hopeful about starting again. Ernest Kazingizi said young people want to start working and making money again. Violet Makaedza felt glad about the new building but warned that bad people shouldn't steal spaces from real traders.
Last year, the fire at the old Mbare Market left about 5,000 traders without a place to sell their goods. President Mnangagwa declared it an emergency and promised to help fix everything.
