GOVERNMENT has ordered the demolition of all illegal structures built within 70 metres and 45 metres on either side of railway lines and roads, respectively.
by Nqobile Bhebhe
In a statement, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development gave owners of the buildings a 90-day ultimatum to pull down their structures or risk forced removal and prosecution.
“The government of Zimbabwe, through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development, has noted with concern the illegal erection and construction of structures within road and railway servitudes in contravention of the country’s laws and stipulated regulations,” part of the statement reads.
“The Minister of Transport and Infrastructure Development [Joram Gumbo] hereby, wishes to call on members of the public whose structures are within the road and rail servitudes to remove them within 90 days.
“Failure to comply within the deadline will lead to forced removal and subsequent legal action.”
