Kasukuwere learnt nothing, forgot nothing

STATEMENT – The Zimbabwe Informal Sector Organization (ZISO) wishes to express its disdain over the unprofessional, uninformed and spontaneous actions of the recently appointed Minister of Local Government, National Housing and Urban Development Honorable Saviour Kasukuwere.

Barely a week into office minister Kasukuwere has made haste decisions with far reaching consequences. It is clear that he was guided by zeal of a new office than common sense.

His time in the new portfolio is too short to have understood the real issues of vendors. It is doubtful whether he has studied any of the numerous laws governing the informal sector.

Minister Kasukuwere is encouraged to take some time to fully appraise himself with the issues on the table. To effectively do this, Kasukuwere should consult all the stakeholders involved, including the technocrats in his ministry, urban councils, residents and informal sector associations.

It should be remembered that his impetuous actions in the ministry of youth, indigenization and economic empowerment led to disastrous consequences.

To date, parliament is seized with investigations running into millions of dollars of contracts hastily allocated without going to tender. In addition, CBZ and CABS bank are still struggling to recover loans hurriedly approved by Hon. Kasukuwere to youths affiliated to his party.

It is clear that Minister Kasukuwere learnt nothing and forgot nothing. He continues on his deluded path with grave consequences for the vendors and the country at large.

We urge the Minister to exercise restraint and take time to fully reflect and absorb the critical issues at hand.

Zimbabwe Informal Sector Organization (ZISO)