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Norton MP Tsvangirayi criticizes government's vendor cleanup directive

Norton legislator Richard Tsvangirayi has condemned the government's order for illegal street vendors to vacate city streets by September 9. He argues that removing people from the informal economy without a transitional framework risks increasing unemployment and poverty. Tsvangirayi stated that vending serves as an "economic survival mechanism" for many mothers, young people, and families who lack formal employment. His comments were made in response to the nationwide cleanup operation announced by Local Government minister Daniel Garwe.