Mbare clashes victim buried in Murehwa

Zim Now Writer

Onismo Mavhingire, 34, who died after being injured in the violent clashes in Mbare on Friday was buried in Murehwa yesterday. “Relatives and friends departed to Murehwa for burial scheduled for today (yesterday). As a party we assisted with food and transport logistics,” said Zanu PF Mbare Ward 4 councillor Martin Matinyanya.

According to Zanu PF sources, Mavhingire was a vendor in Mbare who lived in Southlea Park.

He leaves behind a family. Specific details of family members have not been divulged.

Police have confirmed that Mavhingire’s death was a result of injuries he received in the clashes.

“The victim succumbed to the injuries sustained during the attack, on October 8, 2022 while admitted to Sally Mugabe Hospital,” said police on their Twitter handle.

They have also said that they have arrested three suspects for his murder.

The three are Robert Machira, 22, Tinotenda Hwechekweche,23, and Branwell Marime, 38.

Police also say a total of 20 suspects are in custody in connection with the violent clashes.

https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/571/seh-calaz-calls-for-decisive-action-to-end-mbare-civil-war

Reports from the scene say that for now the situation is under control with a heavy police presence in the area.

However, there are still a few incidents of police chasing away insistent vendors who want to come back to their illegal posts.

City of Harare have indicated that they will reopen Mupedzanhamo Market next week.

https://zimbabwenow.co.zw/articles/581/council-to-open-mupedzanhamo-for-800-vendors-next-week

The skirmishes that have been going on sporadically for a few weeks and broke out into wholesale violence and destruction last Friday are reportedly between Zanu PF and CCC thugs fighting over control of vending space in Mbare.

Vending licenses should be dispensed by City of Harare but space barons have effectively taken over.