HARARE – Vendors and residents in Southerton have raised serious concerns over alleged harassment and extortion by a municipal police officer known only as “Bhuru,” amid claims that licensed traders are being targeted despite complying with city regulations. The allegations point to a breakdown in coordination within the City of Harare, particularly between the Markets Office and municipal police, with traders saying enforcement practices are undermining official policy.

As Zimbabwe marches towards Vision 2030, the Southerton clean-up campaign stood as a vivid reminder that national development is built through consistent, collective action. In sweeping corridors and clearing refuse, participants reaffirmed a simple yet powerful message: a clean nation begins with committed citizens working together for the common good.