dyton mupawaenda
H-Metro Reporter
GARBAGE is piling up at Mbare Musika is sparking outrage among residents who live around that area.
Some residents have already petitioned the Harare City Council.
Chikuni Associates, the lawyers representing Shyline Chatambudza and her family, have demanded immediate action.
Shyline’s mother, Juliet Chatambudza, succumbed to cholera.
The late Juliet once filed a case against the Harare City Council in 2022 petitioning the Council to fulfill its duty of removing garbage near her home.
In the latest letter, her family, represented by Shyline, wrote:
“The worms and maggots she warned about two years ago are now a daily reality for all of us. We pay our fees, we deserve dignity,” reads part of the warning letter.
“Neglecting their statutory obligations shows a disregard for human life. It’s dehumanising.”
Other residents in Mbare have also chipped in to voice their frustrations.
“Our environment is a nightmare. Every day we see the garbage pile grow closer to our doorsteps. It’s a ticking time bomb, and our cries for help are met with silence,” said Stalle Mudzagada.
Another resident, Tanyarwadza Runhare, voiced similar concerns.
“The Council has abandoned us. They collect fees but ignore our basic needs. People are dying, and it seems like they don’t care. We are fed up.”
No comment could be obtained from Harare City Council officials yesterday.
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