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Ivan Zhakata

Herald Correspondent

The mushrooming of cars sales across Harare is of concern to Government and an investigation has been launched to establish their legality.

Addressing journalists in Harare yesterday, Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution for Harare Metropolitan Province Oliver Chidawu said the high number of car sales had turned the city into an eyesore.

“We have this city being turned, in fact, all roads are being turned into car sales. We have noticed in some areas like Lomagundi Road where there are a lot of car sales.

“We do not know the process that has been followed. We are now emphasising that we want orderliness. We want to ensure that we follow planning and if people are following planning, we have no problems with them, but what we have noticed is within that, some of our members of staff probably have been compromised in doing things which may not be above the law,” he said.

Minister Chidawu also lamented instances where golf courses have been sold and turned into residential stands.

“We want to correct that so it is really not about a witch-hunt at all, but it is about getting things done properly. We want order in Harare and as you are aware, we had instances where golf courses were sold.”

Provincial Development Coordinator Mr Tafadzwa Muguti said there was an outcry from residents over the increase in car sales.

“People are cutting down trees, taking over play grounds and road servitudes without consulting the residents.”

Harare acting mayor Councillor Stewart Mutizwa said there was need to investigate and ensure all car sales across the city were in designated places and have proper documentation.