Story by Memory Chamisa
MBARE market traders remain optimistic after last week’s inferno, as they look forward to the permanent structures set to be constructed by the government.
Resilience and hope is what gives these traders strength to put back the pieces together after the gutting down of their trading market by fire last week.
Be it a fire or whirlwind witnessed this Saturday, they will still put a nail or two on the temporary structures while they wait for permanent ones as business has to go on.
Since the announcement of State of Disaster by President Emmerson Mnangagwa following the fire incident, the traders are optimistic of getting back to their feet.
“We are grateful to the President for letting us work while we wait for permanent structures. The rainy season is upon us and these structures are not going to hold water,” said a trader.
“The government has shown its commitment in ensuring we’re reinstated with dignity. The President understands that Mbare is the heartbeat of the SMSs sector. We look forward to the construction and smooth transition,” added a trader.
Meanwhile, the suspect who is alleged to have started the Mbare fire appeared in court this Friday.
35-year-old Action Chakauya allegedly lit a fire to warm himself while on duty at premises opposite Mbare Traders market but then lost control of it, resulting in the inferno.
Chakauya will be back in court on the 21st of this month for bail ruling.
