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*MDC A Denounce "Operation Murambatsvina Part 2"* *Follow Pindula on WhatsApp for daily new updates* https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va84dngJP21B2nWeyM3v?zh The opposition MDC Alliance has denounced the demolition of structures in towns around the country saying the move, dubbed Operation Murambatsvina Part 2″ was a crime against humanity. Pindula News present the part’s statement below. > STOP THE DEMOLITIONS! PROTECT THE POOR “We denounce Operation Murambatsvina Part 2” > We, the elected MDC Alliance councillors of the City of Harare as listed below, condemn in the strongest terms the ongoing destruction of property, food and personal effects by the Zimbabwe Republic Police in an operation that has been instigated by Mr Tafadzwa Muguti, the Provincial Development Co-ordinator of Harare Metropolitan Province. The callous act by ZANU PF is a crime against humanity that has all the hallmarks of Operation Murambatsvina carried out by the Zimbabwe government in 2005. We reiterate the position adopted by the United Nations in 2005 that described the same type of central government-led campaign as an effort to drive out and make homeless large sections of the urban poor, who make up much of the internal opposition to the regime in Harare. > Most Zimbabweans make a living through buying and selling in the informal economy due to the poor management of the economy which has caused untold poverty to the majority of the urban population. Once the economic fundamentals have been addressed, a lot of the problems faced by the City will disappear. While councillors aspire to the highest standards of excellence and cleanliness for the City, the strong-arm tactics applied to purportedly address the challenges posed by overpopulation reflect a degree of insensitivity last experienced in the days of the inhumane Operation Murambatsvina in 2005 as mentioned above. > Poor communities are still reeling from the effects of COVID-19 and the lockdown measures, against which the promised government safety nets did not materialize. We call for humane approaches to resolve the crisis because this approach of destruction is no solution. > This destruction has to stop. A long-term solution in our local authorities is feasible only when central government acts as an enabler for local authorities to undertake the services for which they are elected. All other measures simply impose a tax on families who are struggling to put food on the plate, let alone access basic services. > What makes it even more crude and insensitive is the timing of this bad campaign – in winter. The councillors of the City of Harare, the majority of whom were recalled and are unable to perform their duties from townhouse, live daily in communities that battle to make a living. These communities need assistance and not sanctions, fishing rods and not baton sticks. > STOP THE DEMOLITIONS NOW! > Ian Makone, Ward 18 > Elvis Ruzani, Ward 42 > Tonderai Chekeredza, Ward 31 > Jacob Mafume Ward 17 > Denford Ngadziwore, Ward 16 > Steven Dhliwayo, Ward 40 > Kudzai Kadzombe. Ward 41 > Barnabas Ndira, Ward 21 > Jason Kautsa Ward 37 > Hebert Gomba, Ward 27 > Tatenda Katsaira, Ward 1 > Keith Charumbira, Ward 8 > Costa Mande, Ward 14 > Stanley Manyenga, Ward 23 > Galdencia Marera, Ward 32 > Loveness Gomba, Ward 36 > Enock Mupamaonde, Ward 35 > Simon Mapanzure, Ward 34 > Charles Nyatsuro, Ward 6 > Mercy Kasvosve, Ward 20 > Theresa Manase, Ward 22 > Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, Ward 19 > Lovemore Makuwerere, Ward 25 > Adonia Shoko, Ward 44 > Galdencia Marera, Ward 32 > Loveness Gomba, Ward 36 > Simon Mapanzure, Ward 34 > Charles Nyatsuro, Ward 6 > Gilbert Hadebe, Ward 39 > Girisoni Mandere, Ward 45 > Pastor Gotora, Ward 7 > Charles Chidliagu, Ward 30 > Chihoma Runyowa, Ward 28 > Theresa Manase, Ward 22 > Munyaradzi Kufahakutizwi, Ward 19 > Lovemore Makuwerere, Ward 25 > Hammy Madzingira, Ward 10 More: Pindula News ---------- itel A70 256GB $99USD WhatsApp: https://wa.me/+263715068543 Calls: 0772464000 ---------- _If you found this article useful_ *Please support Pindula by forwarding to friends and groups*
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