Mark Mthombeni: "In the bustling streets of Harare, the chaotic dance of informal trade persists—a lifeline for millions in a nation grappling with unemployment and economic fragility. Yet, the Zimbabwean government’s latest push to formalise this sector, epitomised by projects like the New Mbare Musika, risks exacerbating tensions rather than fostering sustainable solutions. This effort echoes past failures, such as the ill-fated relocation of transport operators to designated CBD zones, which collapsed under the weight of poor planning and resistance. Today, as formal businesses shutter and inflation soars, the question looms: Can Zimbabwe afford to force informal traders into a system already buckling under pressure?" Full Article: 🔗 https://nehandaradio.com/2025/02/18/formalising-the-informal-sector-zimbabwes-uphill-battle-and-the-road-ahead/ 📸 Ministry of Information #mbaremusika