Online Reporter
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MORE than 21 000 vehicles were impounded in Harare over the past year as council intensified enforcement operations to restore order and improve compliance among businesses and commuter operators.
This was revealed by the City of Harare Chamber secretary Mr Warren Chiwawa in an interview with The Herald.
He said statistics show that 21 094 vehicles were impounded, while 40 038 were clamped.
In the same time frame, 7 071 shop licence tickets were issued, 2 015 shops were closed for non-compliance and 15 068 vendors were arrested for operating illegally.
Mr Chiwawa said the enforcement drive sought to yield positive results, particularly in improving adherence to municipal by-laws.
“The effect of these enforcement efforts has been increased compliance by business and commuter operators,” he said.
“This has encouraged a more orderly business environment in the city, although much is still to be done.”
He said the programme had also enhanced the council’s revenue inflows.
