Harare mayor tells struggling residents to move to cheaper towns

According to iHarare, Harare Mayor Jacob Mafume sparked debate by suggesting that residents struggling with high living costs should consider moving to cheaper towns and growth points. The remark underscores the city's failure to provide affordable housing and services, highlighting the growing urban crisis in Zimbabwe's capital. Mafume's comments, made during a public address, have been criticized as dismissive of residents' hardships and indicative of poor urban planning. The controversy reflects broader challenges of urbanization and economic inequality in Zimbabwe, where many are forced to leave cities due to rising costs.