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There is need to widen debate on how Zimbabwe can improve human settlement in the wake of increased rural-urban migration, Information, Media and Broadcasting Services Minister Professor Jonathan Moyo has said. Prof Moyo was speaking on Wednesday evening at the launch of a book that explores possible ways of improving Harare authored by students from the University of Pennysylvania in the United States, led by Ms Thabo Lenneiye as the project manager.
The book, titled Harare 2040: Towards A More Inclusive City”, has contributions from students from various countries supported by local universities and urban planning experts.
“I would not say there is need to shift debate, but that we need to widen, deepen and consolidate the national agenda,” said Prof Moyo.
He lauded the team for coming up with well-documented research for debate.
His deputy, Supa Mandiwanzira, said there was need to blur class boundaries in human settlements.
The affluent, he said, had a tendency to resist such an arrangement and yet the prevailing scenario fostered exclusivity in resource ownership.
Present at the launch were former Harare Mayor Mr Muchadeyi Masunda and other dignitaries.
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