Although yesterday was a public holiday since Unity Day
fell on a Sunday this year, with only two days remaining before Christmas many
were both working and shopping.
At Mbare Musika shoppers swarmed market stalls to buy fresh
farm produce for Christmas.
Travellers flocked to Mbare Musika bus terminus to catch
buses to their rural areas and urban destinations. Buses leaving the terminus
were laden with huge piles of luggage ranging from groceries, farming
implements, inputs and building materials.
Leading supermarkets such as Spar, OK, Pick n Pay, Choppies
and Food World were all open with customers grabbing basic commodities
including rice, sugar, soap and mealie meal.
Some parents were busy buying stationery, uniforms and
shoes in preparation for the new school year. School uniform and shoe suppliers
among them Bata were open.
Vendors also lined the streets particularly Leopold
Takawira offering cheaper school uniforms and stationery.
ZUPCO buses and commuter omnibuses were operating as usual
moving commuters to and from the city centre and suburban shopping malls.
Clothing boutiques were also open as customers went on to
buy last minute Christmas gifts and clothes in an effort not to disappoint
their loved ones especially the children.
Hotels and restaurants were open as usual as well as fast
food outlets. Herald
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