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Opinion & Analysis

How gig economy killed full-time messenger

FOR decades, the rhythmic thrum of a government-issued motorbike or the rhythmic squeak of a messenger’s bicycle was the heartbeat of Harare’s central business district.The “office messenger” was a corporate staple — a man in a faded navy-blue uniform with a heavy leather satchel, carrying the lifeblood of commerce, bank statements, tender documents, and urgent…

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