A time bomb is ticking in Harare central business district, as vendors have occupied literally every open space.
The vendors, some camped at doorsteps of established businesses have become an eyesore, as they have also taken over pavements, forcing pedestrians onto the road.
Calls have been made to force vendors off the streets, while on the other hand they have political backing.
Legislators last week called for a solution to the vending crisis.
Due to rising unemployment, it is forecast that more will resort to vending, which is only likely to add insult to injury.
The vendors union estimates that more than 1 million people in Harare survive directly from vending with more than 100 000 people occupying stalls in the city.
Harare Residents Trust director Precious Shumba said the increase of vendors in the city was evidence of a failed economy and inability by government to provide jobs.
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