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The government has said the Mbare Traders Market will be reconstructed to accommodate at least 10,000 traders following a devastating fire that destroyed the structure on the night of October 9, 2024.
During a post-Cabinet media briefing in Harare on Tuesday, October 29, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Jenfan Muswere said the fire directly impacted 4,695 traders.
He said the government has developed a response plan to assist these traders in restocking their businesses, which includes loans, grants, and other stimulus packages. Said Muswere:
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The Government will intervene through a number of initiatives which include the following: provision of immediate relief in the form of livelihood support (safety nets) such as cash transfers, payment of school fees and psychosocial support and child protection; immediate resuscitation of businesses through loans, grants and other stimulus packages to assist traders with restocking of goods; provision of alternative and conducive workspace-the Harare City Council has offered the open space opposite Carter House as an alternative while reconstruction is taking place; economic empowerment programmes that support stakeholders in rebuilding their businesses and promoting economic stability; and upgrading market infrastructure to densification using two or three storey buildings and enhancing emergency response systems to prevent future fire disasters (long term).
An assessment carried out by Government established that a total of 4 695 traders (1 511 stall operators and 3 184 lessees) were directly affected by the disaster, which had a negative bearing on the livelihoods of 23 000 people. A three (3) floor model design is being proposed at the Mbare Musika Traders Market whereby businesses will be classified and accommodated on all the three levels. The reconstructed main market will accommodate at least 10 000 traders.
Work on the reconstruction of the new Mbare Musika Traders Market is expected to take seven (7) months to complete, effective November 2024. The Mbare Musika Traders Market project will serve to pilot the Smart Market concept.
The objective of the Smart Market concept is the enhancement of trading environment through provision of safe and modern facilities.
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The government will rebuild Mbare Market in Zimbabwe to fit 10,000 traders after a fire destroyed it. The fire affected 4,695 traders, but the government will help them restock with loans and grants. The reconstruction will take seven months and include three floors for businesses. This new market will also pilot the Smart Market concept, aiming for safe and modern facilities. The traders will have alternatives for trading while the reconstruction is ongoing, and the government will support them with economic empowerment programs. In the long term, infrastructure upgrades and emergency response systems will be improved to prevent future disasters.

Reconstructed Mbare Market To Accommodate 10,000 Traders - Government

Action Chakauya, a Harare man accused of starting a fire that destroyed the Mbare Musika Retail Market earlier this month, has been denied bail.
Chakauya (35) appeared before the Mbare Magistrates’ Court on Tuesday afternoon, facing charges of negligently causing serious damage to property under Section 141 of the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act Chapter 9:23.
It is alleged that on October 8, 2024, Chakauya was manning the premises opposite Mbare Musika Retail Market when he set a fire at one of the main entrances to warm himself.
The fire got out of control and razed the Mbare Musika Retail Market. Police investigations led to Chakauya’s arrest.
The value of the destroyed property is estimated at US$5 million. Chakauya is scheduled to appear in court again on November 5, 2024.
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A man named Chakauya is accused of starting a fire that destroyed a market in Harare. He was denied bail and appeared in court facing charges for causing serious damage to property. Chakauya allegedly started the fire to warm himself, but it got out of control and burned down the market. The destroyed property is worth $5 million. Chakauya will go to court again on November 5, 2024.

Security Guard Accused Of Starting Mbare Musika Fire Denied Bail

President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster following the devastating fire at Mbare Traders Market on 8th October 2024.
The blaze, which took hours to extinguish and whose cause remains unknown, has severely affected over 4,000 traders by destroying the entire retail section and parts of the wholesale market.
In a statement issued on 14th October 2024, the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works announced that this disaster declaration will aid in mobilising resources to rebuild the market and support the affected traders. Reads the statement:
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His Excellency, the President of the Republic of Zimbabwe, Cde Dr. E.D. Mnangagwa has, in terms of Section 27(1) of the Civil Protection Act [Chapter 10:06], declared A State of Disaster following a destructive fire at the Mbare Traders Market on 8th October 2024.
The unfortunate inferno, which razed down the whole retail section and parts of the wholesale market, affected over 4 000 traders whose livelihoods have been negatively impacted.
The declaration will thus assist in mobilising necessary resources, in cash and kind, to support rebuilding of the market as well as assist affected entrepreneurs resuscitate their businesses.
The nation is advised that Government in collaboration with the private sector and other stakeholders, is working flat out to build back better.
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President Mnangagwa said a big fire at Mbare Traders Market is a disaster. The fire hurt over 4,000 people by breaking the whole retail part and some of the wholesale part. The government will help rebuild the market and help the traders. They will get money and other things they need. The government and other groups are working together to make things better.

Mnangagwa Declares State Of Disaster After Mbare Market Fire

George Charamba, the Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet (Presidential Communications), has suggested that the recent fire at Mbare Musika presents an opportunity to reorganise Zimbabwe’s largest informal market.
The fire, which occurred on Tuesday night, destroyed numerous stalls and goods, leaving hundreds of traders devastated.
The scene was a haunting mix of broken pottery, partly burnt bags of sugar beans, remains of kapenta fish, and fragments of solar panels.
The cause of the fire remains unknown, and as of yesterday, authorities were still investigating how the inferno started.
<a href="https://x.com/Jamwanda2/status/1844283775716397113">Posting on X</a> (formerly Twitter) this Thursday, Charamba proposed that Mbare Musika should be reorganised to ensure that traders are properly housed.
He suggested implementing point-of-sale (POS) systems linked to the Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) at each selling booth to integrate Mbare Musika into the national tax system, ensuring that informal traders contribute to the country’s revenue.
Charamba also called for the introduction of proper lighting throughout the market to improve safety and security, as well as to create new opportunities for tax collection by extending trading hours and attracting more customers.
According to Charamba, reorganising Mbare Musika for better access will significantly benefit its vast clientele.
He added that authorities could consider enlisting the military to assist in building new condominiums around the market, pending the demolition of Matapi flats, to pave the way for a new, decent housing programme.
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A big fire destroyed Mbare Musika market in Zimbabwe. Many traders lost their stalls and goods. The cause of the fire is still unknown. George Charamba thinks this is a chance to make the market better. He suggests using technology to link traders to the tax system. Charamba also wants better lighting and security. He thinks reorganizing the market will help many people. Maybe the military can help build new homes for traders. This could lead to a new and improved market for everyone.

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