Mzuzu and apartments

According to a recent report from Mzuzu the city council has expressed displeasure at people having flats in the central business district. Presumably only offices and hotels are allowed in these areas. This is an obviously bizarre regulation that actually only exists in Southern Africa. It obviously would liven up our dead cities if people were allowed to build apartments in our city centres. And we would serve money. Imagine that an important part of our infrastructure is actually left unused at night because of thoughtless demarcation of urban space. - If Mzuzu really wants to be a different and interesting city it should encourage apartments in the city centre.  This would not only enliven the city but would lead to a better use of existing infrastructure