The Municipality of Beitbridge has given residents, vendors, property owners, commuter operators and other stakeholders until October 9, 2026 to comply with a government-led clean-up and enforcement programme targeting illegal commercial activities, informal markets and neglected properties.
In a public notice, the municipality said it would begin implementing and enforcing the national clean-up, restoration, orders and safety programme from October 9, with municipal officers to be deployed across the town to inspect premises and enforce compliance.
"Illegal commercial activities targeted include welding operations in residential areas, tuckshops, gas vending, brick moulding under power lines, tombstone sales in undesignated areas, illegal restaurants and kitchens, upholstery and furniture businesses and tinsmithing," the council said.
It also warned against environmental activities such as river sand poaching and illegal stone quarrying, which will be subject to abatement orders.
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Property owners have, meanwhile been urged to rennovate their structures and remove unsightly materials and objects from their properties.
The municipality further directed vendors and informal traders operating from undesignated areas to cease operations and remove illegal structures by October 9.
