Only Zanu (PF) members will be allowed to operate market stalls in the area.
The Zimbabwean heard that the operation is aimed at flushing out ‘enemies’ or MDC supporters from the area. It was launched on May 20, with Zanu (PF) thugs let loose on an unsuspecting electorate. The operation is mainly targeted at those selling basic commodities such as bread and cooking oil. The Zimbabwean heard that the operation has spread to Katanga Shopping. On May 21, the militia reportedly shut down all market stalls demanding proof from the vendors that they were Zanu (PF) supporters. Â
On May 22, the youth militia and a few war veterans announced that they would be vetting all vendors.
“Conditions set to permit traders into the market place included affiliation with the ruling party Zanu (PF). The whole exercise is aimed at identifying all MDC supporters who did not attend Zanu (PF) meetings before and after elections,” a representative from Zimbabwe Peace Project said. Â
A local Zanu (PF) councillor who lost the March 29 poll is reported to have stated that it was unacceptable for MDC supporters to continue using Zanu (PF) market stalls.
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