The violent ZANU PF aligned Chipangano gang has once again blocked progress in Mbare high-density suburb, after allegedly threatening workers to stop construction of a ZESA substation that would increase power in the area.
The substation is part of a complex that includes a service station and food court, which would bring jobs and more development to Mbare. But the gang reportedly objects because they accuse the developer, Alex Mashamhanda, of supporting the MDC.
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