Monday, June 9, 2025
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News
No Result
View All Result
News Report  Zimbabwe
No Result
View All Result
Home News

Mozambican hustlers floods Harare streets

December 27, 2023
0
Mozambican hustlers floods Harare streets

In the bustling heart of Harare, with towering skyscrapers and vendors hawking wares amid the honking symphony of traffic, a unique brand of entrepreneurship thrives.

Young Mozambican men, their weathered faces etched with determination, navigate the city’s dirty streets, with backpacks laden with brightly coloured sweets and stacks of mobile airtime vouchers.

They are popularly known as mano, which means a boy in Mozambican language.

Driven by the stark economic realities of their homeland, where limited opportunities and civil war cast long shadows, these Mozambicans cross the border in search of a better life.

The informal economy of Harare, bustling with activity and less stringent than formal channels, offers a lifeline.

They become the city’s airtime angels, their pockets brimming with vouchers often more convenient than official channels.

Their journey begins across the border, in Mozambique’s sun-drenched provinces.

With few opportunities and a currency in freefall, many young men like 22-year-old Gabriel see Zimbabwe as a land of relative prosperity.

“Back home, there’s nothing,” he confides, his eyes glinting with determination.

“Here, I can send money home, build a future.”

Their days are a relentless hustle.

But life on the streets is not without its challenges.

Police crackdowns are a constant threat, and competition from Zimbabwean vendors can be fierce.

The spectre of undocumented status looms large, a constant threat of apprehension and deportation.

Navigating the city’s underbelly comes with its own set of perils — exploitation by unscrupulous middlemen, harassment by officials, and the ever-present risk of losing their wares and meagre earnings.

“Some of the police and municipal police take advantage of us because they know that we have no proper immigration documents.” 21-year-old Ricardo said.

“They sometimes take our stuff. It’s not easy. The competition, sometimes people don’t trust us. But we have to keep going. We have families depending on us.”

The language barrier is a minor hurdle as most of them come from Manica province where a certain version of the Shona dialect is spoken.

Their clientele is diverse: weary taxi drivers seeking a quick top-up, office workers grabbing an afternoon pick-me-up, and students squeezing out the last megabytes of data before their bundles expire.

“Their airtime is convenient as they walk around, and their candies brighten my day,” said Tariro Nyatanga, a young office worker in Graniteside Industrial Area clutching a bag of tamarind sweets.

“They add a bit of vibrancy to the city.”

But Nyatanga also acknowledged the flip side. “It’s tough for them,” she admits, her smile fading.

“They are always looking over their shoulders, worried about getting caught.”

The economic and political turmoil that plagues Mozambique pushes many like Gabriel and Ricardo across the border, seeking a chance at a better life yet they face an uphill battle, navigating the complexities of undocumented status, cultural barriers, and the constant fear of deportation.

As the sun dips below the horizon, casting long shadows across Harare’s sprawling avenues, Gabriel and his compatriots retreat to their lodgings in Mbare, a stark contrast to the city’s glittering facade.

Here, in the labyrinthine alleys and crumbling buildings, desperation clings to the air like the acrid tang of wood smoke.

Their home is a single room in a shared compound; its concrete walls adorned with peeling paint and cracked plaster.

The thin mattress on the floor offers scant comfort, and the single, bare bulb casts an unforgiving light on the meagre possessions scattered around — a dented cooking pot, a pile of threadbare clothes, and a dog-eared Portuguese phrasebook.

The communal kitchen, a dimly lit alcove choked with soot and the cloying smell of overcooked rice, is a shared battleground for the compound’s residents.

Source Bulawayo24

Tags: Graniteside Industrial AreaHARAREMozambican men

Related Posts

Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

by Nyathi
June 7, 2025
0

A devastating attack on two Zimbabwean care home workers has left the community in shock and grief. Charity Kaseke, 24,...

Bulawayo Prison Horror-20 Years for Gang Assault

Stranded in Zimbabwe- The Plight of South African Nationals

by Nyathi
June 7, 2025
0

In the sweltering cells of Harare Remand Prison, a group of South African nationals are languishing, their lives put on...

Masvingo Council Official Takes His Own Life

Masvingo Council Official Takes His Own Life

by Nyathi
June 6, 2025
0

A shocking incident has rocked the Masvingo community after Pius Nyatsanza, the Planning and Economic Affairs Executive Officer for Masvingo...

Nephew Butchers  Uncle Over  Goat

Nephew Butchers Uncle Over Goat

by Nyathi
June 6, 2025
0

A chilling incident has shaken the village of Chinyama in Muzarabani, leaving a trail of death and destruction in its...

Truck Driver Loses Life in Brutal Robbery Attack

Truck Driver Loses Life in Brutal Robbery Attack

by Nyathi
June 5, 2025
0

A tragic incident has shaken the transport industry after a truck driver succumbed to severe injuries sustained in a violent...

Hyena Attack Leaves Man Fighting for Life

Hyena Attack Leaves Man Fighting for Life

by Nyathi
June 5, 2025
0

A terrifying encounter between a man and a hyena has left the community in shock. Wiseman Ngozo, a resident of...

Please login to join discussion

Trending News Today

  • Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

    Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

    161 shares
    Share 64 Tweet 40
  • ZEP Holders Breathe a Sigh of Relief as SCA Rules in Their Favor

    152 shares
    Share 61 Tweet 38
  • Sangoma Turns to Lion Snack

    159 shares
    Share 64 Tweet 40
  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    205 shares
    Share 82 Tweet 51
  • Its Open Season for Witch Hunters ‘Tsikamutandas’ – TMPC, Police Join Forces

    70 shares
    Share 28 Tweet 18
  • Love Triangle Gone Wrong: Ex-Minister Almost Loses Life in Jealous Rage

    22 shares
    Share 9 Tweet 6
  • Police Officer Flees After Suspect’s Death

    20 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • Taraji P. Henson Steals the Show in Tyler Perry’s Netflix Drama “Straw”

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • Man Almost Killed Over Booze Refusal

    19 shares
    Share 8 Tweet 5
  • GOVERNMENT BANS DEADLY MUSOMBODHIYA BREW

    18 shares
    Share 7 Tweet 5

Popular This Week

  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    205 shares
    Share 82 Tweet 51
  • Two Zimbabwean Care Home Workers in the UK attacked, one killed

    161 shares
    Share 64 Tweet 40
  • Sangoma Turns to Lion Snack

    159 shares
    Share 64 Tweet 40
  • ZEP Holders Breathe a Sigh of Relief as SCA Rules in Their Favor

    152 shares
    Share 61 Tweet 38
  • The Turbulent Life of President Mnangagwa: A Story of Helicopters, Close Calls, and Air Force Angst

    143 shares
    Share 57 Tweet 36
  • Pastor’s Pulpit Shame- Church Leader Caught in Love Triangle

    143 shares
    Share 57 Tweet 36
  • Fatal Dog Attack Exposes Mike Mupinga’s Troubling Past

    278 shares
    Share 111 Tweet 70
  • COVID-19 Variant Alert: WHO Urges Global Vigilance

    116 shares
    Share 46 Tweet 29
  • The Fake Doc- “Take Lacto And Fruits Three Times a Day”

    114 shares
    Share 46 Tweet 29
  • Serial South African Killer Escapes To Zimbabwe

    112 shares
    Share 45 Tweet 28

Popular This Month

  • How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    How to Legally Avoid Paying the US$92 ZBC Radio Licence Fee in Zimbabwe

    604 shares
    Share 242 Tweet 151
  • Bulawayo Police Bust Vuzu Party, Arrest 13 Youths

    325 shares
    Share 130 Tweet 81
  • Unhealed Wounds-Remembering the 21 Mothers of Emkhonyeni Who Were Burnt Alive

    315 shares
    Share 126 Tweet 79
  • Fatal Dog Attack Exposes Mike Mupinga’s Troubling Past

    278 shares
    Share 111 Tweet 70
  • Apostle Eunor Guti Declines Wicknell Chivayo’s Lavish Gift

    274 shares
    Share 110 Tweet 69
  • Loophole or Legal Gymnastics? Zimbabwean Schools Find Ways Around Fee Payment Rule

    248 shares
    Share 99 Tweet 62
  • The Despicable Scam at Zimbabwe’s Hospitals; Its Business Nothing Personal.

    241 shares
    Share 96 Tweet 60
  • New ‘ lobola’ Fees for Foreigners Seeking Medical Care in Gauteng

    241 shares
    Share 96 Tweet 60
  • Philanthropy or Publicity Stunt? Wicknell Chivayo’s Lavish Gift to Jah Prayzah’s Team

    213 shares
    Share 85 Tweet 53
  • Widow Caught in Bed With Lover a Week After Burying Husband

    205 shares
    Share 82 Tweet 51

Most Read Stories

  • “Zimbabwe Is Discrediting SADC”

    ZANU PF Accused Of Bribing SADC Elders To Retain From Losing Power

    5239 shares
    Share 2096 Tweet 1310
  • Madzibaba gets Toyota Aqua after explaining new currency ZiG to church

    4533 shares
    Share 1813 Tweet 1133
  • Breaking News: Zimbabwe launches New Currency (Zig)

    4279 shares
    Share 1712 Tweet 1070
  • Guide : How to access 2023 Zimsec Ordinary O Level results online

    3973 shares
    Share 1589 Tweet 993
  • Uganda Police Officer Shoots Wife Dead After Mocking Him Over Man-U Loss

    3894 shares
    Share 1558 Tweet 974
  • Floods hit Gweru

    3593 shares
    Share 1437 Tweet 898
  • Mashura pa Gokwe musi wa 12.02.24

    3544 shares
    Share 1418 Tweet 886
  • Secret message for ED after his inauguration

    3481 shares
    Share 1392 Tweet 870
  • Heatwave Warning:Expect Extremely hot temp ranging from 36° to 41° until 12 March

    3394 shares
    Share 1358 Tweet 849
  • Here is the reckless Kombi Driver!!!!!!!!!!! See pics here

    3218 shares
    Share 1287 Tweet 805

  • About Us
  • Contact Us
  • FAQ
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Service
  • Home

Welcome Back!

Login to your account below

Forgotten Password?

Retrieve your password

Please enter your username or email address to reset your password.

Log In
No Result
View All Result
  • News that Matters
    • News
    • Health and Diseases
    • Technology
    • Religion
    • Horror and Disaster
    • Elections 2023
  • Crime and Courts
  • Celebrity
  • Sports
  • Mjolo
  • Breaking News