The government in Zambia has embarked on a countrywide exercise of removing Street Vendors from their trading places to go in markets and stores, saying they have occupied the streets illegally.

Last month, about 8 - thousand street vendors from the Central Business District of Lusaka were first to be chased and the cleanup exercise on Tuesday 1st August 2023 saw riots breaking out in Central Province' Capital, Kabwe Town, with properties looted and damaged.

Meanwhile, 2- hundred and 50 shops and stores at a Market established under the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) area, called COMESA Market, that houses traders from different countries, are set to be demolished come.

Arthur Davies Sikopo our Zambia Correspondent on this development....

The government in Zambia has embarked on a countrywide exercise of removing Street Vendors from their trading places to go in markets and stores, saying they have occupied the streets illegally.
Last month, about 8 - thousand street vendors from the Central Business District of Lusaka were first to be chased and the cleanup exercise on Tuesday 1st August 2023 saw riots breaking out in Central Province' Capital, Kabwe Town, with properties looted and damaged.
Meanwhile, 2- hundred and 50 shops and stores at a Market established under the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) area, called COMESA Market, that houses traders from different countries, are set to be demolished come.
Arthur Davies Sikopo our Zambia Correspondent on this development....

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Zambia's government removes street vendors, to in stores and markets

Thami Ngubeni and Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back" and the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo- look at business stories that made headlines this week. 

Thami Ngubeni and Victor Kgomoeswana, author of  "Africa Is Open For Business" and "Africa Bounces Back" and the Executive Director for Marketing and Communication at the University of Limpopo- look at business stories that made headlines this week.

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Owning and maintaining a vehicle in South Africa is becoming increasingly costly. The price of items like tyres, exhausts, brakes and shock absorbers continues to rise, putting pressure on vehicle owners' budgets. However, while it can be a financial challenge to afford these essential auto spares, putting off the replacement of worn components - especially tyres - can be a significant safety risk and may even lead to fines or accidents. In response to these challenges, MFC and Avo have teamed up to launch Avo Auto Care, an innovative solution allowing qualifying MFC vehicle finance clients access to finance, to replace their tyres. This is a first-of-its-kind offering for Avo Auto in South Africa. In partnership with Channel Africa, we look to have a discussion on the new Avo Auto Care offerings and how it's making it easy for MFC vehicle finance clients to keep their vehicles in showroom condition. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Julie Vetter - Executive of Avo Auto at Nedbank.

Owning and maintaining a vehicle in South Africa is becoming increasingly costly. The price of items like tyres, exhausts, brakes and shock absorbers continues to rise, putting pressure on vehicle owners' budgets. However, while it can be a financial challenge to afford these essential auto spares, putting off the replacement of worn components - especially tyres - can be a significant safety risk and may even lead to fines or accidents. In response to these challenges, MFC and Avo have teamed up to launch Avo Auto Care, an innovative solution allowing qualifying MFC vehicle finance clients access to finance, to replace their tyres. This is a first-of-its-kind offering for Avo Auto in South Africa. In partnership with Channel Africa, we look to have a discussion on the new Avo Auto Care offerings and how it's making it easy for MFC vehicle finance clients to keep their vehicles in showroom condition. Thami Ngubeni spoke to Julie Vetter - Executive of Avo Auto at Nedbank.

MFC and Avo have teamed up to launch Avo Auto Care, an innovative solution allowing qualifying MFC vehicle finance clients

This week marks South Africa's Money Smart Week- an initiative that aims to empower people with the knowledge and skills needed to make well-informed personal finance choices. South Africans have been urged to consider this as an opportunity to educate themselves on all those difficult financial terms and get tips on how to properly handle their hard-earned money. Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Head of Regulation and Oversight at Ombud Council, Avitha Nofal

This week marks South Africa's Money Smart Week- an initiative that aims to empower people with the knowledge and skills needed to make well-informed personal finance choices. South Africans have been urged to consider this as an opportunity to educate themselves on all those difficult financial terms and get tips on how to properly handle their hard-earned money. Thami Ngubeni spoke to the Head of Regulation and Oversight at Ombud Council, Avitha Nofal

Zambia's government removes street vendors, to in stores and markets

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