The Epworth Local Board says it plans to relocate about 16,000 households settled on wetlands and other unplanned areas as it awaits government approval of its master plan.

Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe says the City of Harare is sitting on about 5,000 house demolition orders as authorities explore options to regularise some illegal settlements.

Ward 12 Councillor Simon Manzanga has called on Government to speed up the issuance of lease agreements and resettle families displaced after more than 760 houses were demolished in Harare