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Arron Nyamayaro
Mbare residents are basking in glory, thanks to a wave of Government-led initiatives to upgrade education, commerce and infrastructure in the populous suburb.
At the heart of this transformation is Harare High School, now home to a gleaming 10-classroom storey building and a cutting-edge computer laboratory.
Ms Virginia Muzanenhamo, chairperson of the School Development Committee, hailed the project as a game-changer:
“These facilities have not only uplifted Mbare, but are attracting students from neighbouring suburbs. Our learners, especially Lower and Upper Sixth forms, now have a space that inspires excellence.”
She praised headmistress Mrs Priscilla Satande for her leadership in fostering discipline and academic growth.
Alumni, too, are reportedly returning to witness the changes with pride.
The once-congested Mbare Traders Market has been refurbished, enhancing the suburb’s economic appeal.
Yesterday, President Mnangagwa officially opened the new-look market, cementing its role as a hub of trade and opportunity.
The upgrades align with Zimbabwe’s National Development Strategy 1 (NDS1), which prioritises human capital development.
Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services Minister, Dr Jenfan Muswere, recently highlighted key achievements, including 57 new schools registered nationwide.
“Under the Second Republic, Mbare is witnessing a renaissance,” said Ms Muzanenhamo. “Parents, students, and traders now see a future brimming with promise.”
As President Mnangagwa commissioned Mbare Traders Market yesterday, the community’s optimism was palpable, a testament to tangible progress.
One of Mbare’s famous residents, former boxing champion Alfonso “Mosquito” Zvenyika, described the suburb as the heart and soul of Harare.
“We feel honoured by President Mnangagwa for changing lives of the nation through refurbishing Mbare Musika and promoting information technology through various Government ministries.
“I was born in 1975 in Mbare, started training boxing in 1985 and by that time everyone felt Mbare was Harare. We were among the children to celebrate Independence in 1980 and up to today I feel that Mbare is the heart of Harare,” said Zvenyika.
“Kana usina kusvika kuMbare, hausati waziva Harare. Mbare connects people to all corners of the country since all transporters use Mbare Musika, all types of food are found in Mbare. We are proud of Stodart Hall where I used to train boxing that changed my life,” said Mosquito.
A scrap metal dealer identified only as Jumanda described Mbare as the place of honey and milk.
“I bought a car from selling scrap metal in Mbare.
“A number of people suffer due to lack of knowledge. Everything people throws away can make money in Mbare, it is the centre of wealth. Hapana chisinga tengeseke kuMbare chokupa mari.
“I urge my fellow countrymen to open their eyes and know that bread, butter and milk is within our country. President Mnangagwa’s mantra ‘Nyika inovakwa nevenevayo’ is true and testimony in Mbare. You cannot starve while living in Mbare, you cannot remain poor while in Mbare. Mbare Musika market is our traditional house of better life,” he said.
Online Reporter