Traders in Lusaka district have commended the Government on the ongoing rehabilitation works at New Soweto Market.
New Soweto Market Manager, Majory Mulamfu, says that the rehabilitation works are aimed at improving accessibility of the market and general hygiene.
The media reports that Mrs Mulamfu also disclosed that the peaceful trading environment within the facility has promoted business, thereby increasing revenue collection for the local authorities.
She was speaking in Lusaka district’s New Soweto Market in an exclusive interview with ZANIS.
She also called on those trading from the streets to come on board and ultilise the readily available trading spaces within the market.
“The Soweto market which used to have a lot of mud to the point that people had difficulties accessing it, will now be a thing of the past,” added Ms Mulamfu.
Market Spokesperson, Prince Chiyangaya, said that the market will soon be accessing 24 hours of electricity supply, with solar lights that have been purchased already and waiting to be installed.
He said that traders are trading peacefully without anyone harassing them, which has promoted market ultilisation.
Mr Chiyangaya also thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) initiative that has given hope for the overall outlook of the market.
Meanwhile, A trader within the market, Ceasar Ngulube, commended the government for putting up a clinic within the facility, which acts as the first contact place for the traders, which he said promotes continued trading.
