'Today is an important day for us because we vendors have become an important part of the economy; we are the ones who are contributing significantly in uplifting the economy'
Bulawayo resident Nobuhle Ndlovu says given her role as first lady and now her entry into politics, there is no way Mrs. Mugabe can escape public scrutiny.
Sibusisiwe Mpofu of the Renewal Democrats of Zimbabwe and Ngwalo Nyathi of the Progressive Democrats of Zimbabwe successfully filed their nomination papers.
The few commuter omnibuses that were operating hiked their fares taking advantage of the crisis.
"One interesting fact that was raised was that the dismissal of somebody on the basis of sexual orientation is unconstitutional."
Under the loan facility, being availed by the Commercial Bank of Zimbabwe, individuals or companies can get loans of up to $200,000.
Jackie Chikakano, one of the commissioners, said the fact that the commission’s report has been made public, gives interested parties an opportunity to compel the government to act.
Although the country’s health delivery service system is burdened by a shortage of manpower, there is a freeze on recruitment of more staff due to unavailability of funds.
The residents also want Harare to establish provincial metropolitan councils as provided for under the country’s constitution.
The complainant, who was employed as a youth officer by the youth and economic empowerment ministry, was fired last year following a disciplinary hearing.
Zanu PF politburo member, Absolom Sikhosana, described Ndlovu’s death as a loss to both the party and the nation.
Some of the pensioners, who spoke to Studio 7, said they did not have enough information about the exercise.
The residents, who were carrying placards criticising the council’s plan, later converged at Stanley Square in the Makokoba high density suburb.
Dabengwa said President Mugabe and his Zanu PF party should collectively swallow their pride and admit that they have failed the nation.
Zimbabwe’s economy has been in a free fall since the hotly disputed 2013 elections that brought President Robert Mugabe’s Zanu PF back into full control of power in the country.
After a memorial service Willard Khumalo’s body was paraded in the streets as thousands waved to say goodbye to their legend.
Tsvangirai said criticism that the opposition has failed to help bring the country out of the current crisis is misplaced.
Many see the ruling Zanu PF fiddling with succession issues and seeking to punish perceived truant members while the country burns.
Fifty-six year old granny, Nhanhiso Matamira, who was shedding tears, said she was pained by the confiscation of her goods.
Zimbabweans, like other people across the world, respect the dead and try as much as possible to ensure that when their loved ones die, they are given a decent burial.
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