MP slams Harare demolitions, council razed houses without court orders

Harare South MP Trymore Kanopula has slammed the Harare City Council for demolishing houses in St Martins without valid court orders, accusing the local authority of executing a rogue operation. The demolition underscores the ongoing friction between residents and the council over housing rights and property rights. The incident highlights the vulnerability of low-income communities to arbitrary municipal action in Zimbabwe's contested urban landscape.