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Harare Minister warns rogue businesses
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Harare Provincial Affairs and Devolution Minister Charles Tavengwa has issued a stern warning to businesses in the capital, demanding full compliance with city by-laws and national regulations ahead of a major investment conference this week.
In a statement read on his behalf by Harare Provincial Affairs secretary Cosmas Chiringa, Minister Tavengwa said government inspections of commercial operations were already underway. "We expect every businessperson, every business entity within the Harare Metropolitan Province to comply," he said, urging the Harare City Council and law enforcement agencies to act decisively against violators.
The clampdown comes ahead of the Harare Metropolitan Investment and Business Conference, scheduled for 24–25 September at Heritage Village in Westlea. The event is expected to draw investors, policymakers, academics, local authorities, and members of the diaspora, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube set to serve as guest of honour.
"This conference comes at a critical juncture where Harare, as the gateway to national development, is positioning itself as the leading hub for sustainable investment," Tavengwa said.
Organisers said the conference, running under the theme "Building Bridges: Accelerating Investments Towards the Attainment of Vision 2026," aligns with Zimbabwe's long-term Vision 2030 objectives.
In a statement read on his behalf by Harare Provincial Affairs secretary Cosmas Chiringa, Minister Tavengwa said government inspections of commercial operations were already underway. "We expect every businessperson, every business entity within the Harare Metropolitan Province to comply," he said, urging the Harare City Council and law enforcement agencies to act decisively against violators.
The clampdown comes ahead of the Harare Metropolitan Investment and Business Conference, scheduled for 24–25 September at Heritage Village in Westlea. The event is expected to draw investors, policymakers, academics, local authorities, and members of the diaspora, with Finance Minister Mthuli Ncube set to serve as guest of honour.
"This conference comes at a critical juncture where Harare, as the gateway to national development, is positioning itself as the leading hub for sustainable investment," Tavengwa said.
Organisers said the conference, running under the theme "Building Bridges: Accelerating Investments Towards the Attainment of Vision 2026," aligns with Zimbabwe's long-term Vision 2030 objectives.
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