By Ziyah News Reporter
Zimbabweans are expressing frustration after Government dispatched a high-level delegation to Kazan, Russia, to seek solutions for redesigning the Mbare Musika Traders Market into a modern facility.
The delegation, led by Local Government and Public Works Minister Daniel Garwe, includes Women Affairs Minister Monica Mutsvangwa, National Housing Minister Zhemu Soda, Health Minister Douglas Mombeshora, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume, and several technical experts.
This trip follows President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s directive to expedite the remodelling of Mbare Musika after a devastating fire last year.
Minister Garwe stated that the visit aligns with the Government’s “build-back-better” initiative and aims to establish best practices for the new market design.
The criticism erupted when ZBC News announced the delegation’s trip on social media, with many Zimbabweans condemning the decision as an unnecessary financial burden on an already struggling economy.
One critic questioned, “How will it be redesigned when you have said construction is now at an advanced stage?”
Another added, “A high-powered delegation just for the design of a modern day musika? Surely we can’t be so reckless. Do we ever consider costs in our comatose economy?”
In the meantime, construction of a temporary market by Masimba Holdings is currently 82% complete, with plans for traders to occupy the space by February 1.
The sentiment is clear: enough is enough, and it’s time for the government to focus on domestic solutions rather than relying on foreign trips.