Marketeers at New Kasanda market have complained of the increased number of vendors operating outside the market.
One of the concerned marketeer, Jane Kunda said the traders who sell outside the market do not even pay levy.
Mrs Kunda said people who sell outside the market disturb the business for those who sell in the market.She said there was space in the market and that the traders who sell outside the market just want to do so.
And the market Chairperson Joe Mpundu said they consulted the Kabwe Council to help move the traders inside the market.
He said although some traders who sell outside the market complain that the levy in the market was too high it is not true and the market levy is only K500 per day.
Meanwhile the Acting Director of Public Health and Social Services Joseph Kayombo said the council was in the process of removing traders along the line of rail and outside the market.
Mr Kayombo said the council will use force if the vendors fail to comply.
He said the council would meet next week so that they decide on when to implement what they agreed concerning removing vendors from outside the market and along the line of rail.
ZANIS
What happened to the ministry created by FTJ for vendors?Send the PS of this ministry to resolve this matter.On a serious note,vendors make more business as they are mobile,dont pay levies and can change prices to suit each buyer.They are here to stay.
We have laws in place that apply to vending/ selling of goods. Those in charge must read the books and apply the laws accordingly. Don’t put education to waste. One Zambia One Nation.