Govt to exhume human remains in Mt Hampden to pave...

Govt to exhume human remains in Mt Hampden to pave way for Cyber City construction

Oscar J Jeke

Zim Now Reporter

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works has given notice of removal of human remains, memorials and other monuments in Mount Hampden to pave way for the commencement of construction of Cyber City.

Objection to the exhumations were given three months within which they should be lodged with the ministry.

This comes as government plans to construct a new city in the Mount Hampden area and the notice is in line with the country’s laws.

In an advertisement flighted in a State-controlled publication, the ministry gave notice of the removal, noting that the development will be done to pave way for the establishment of the Cyber City.

“In terms of Section 38 (4b) (5) of the Cemeteries Act (Chapter 5:4), the Minister of Local Government and Public Works hereby gives notice of intention to remove human remains, memorials and monuments in the Mount Hampden area to pave way for the establishment of the Cyber City.

“Any person wishing to object to the proposed action may lodge a written objection within three months of publication of this notice to the Minister of Local Government and Public Works, Makombe Building, Corner Herbert Chitepo Avenue and Leopold Takawira Street, Harare,” the advert reads.

The Minister also added that the construction of water tanks in the area is meant to provide service for the new city that will sit on 15 000 hectares of land.