Zimbabwe: MP Slams Harare Demolitions, Says Council Razed St Martins Houses Without Court Orders

HARARE South legislator Trymore Kanopula has slammed the demolition of houses in St Martins by the Harare City Council, accusing the local authority of carrying out the operation without valid court orders.

Last Friday, municipal authorities carried out massive demolitions in the St Martins extension area, directly opposite 1 Commando Barracks along Airport Road.

While admitting that witnessing the destruction of homes was “disheartening”, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume defended the demolitions,…