Debswana�s Shot In The Arm For Jwaneng Hawkers

Jwaneng hawkers will soon have designated stalls, thanks to Debswana
Jwaneng hawkers will soon have designated stalls, thanks to Debswana

JWANENG- After continuous running battles with mall owners for squatting under their corridors, informal traders in Jwaneng will finally settle after Debswana promisesd to erect temporary stalls for them.

A delegation sent by the town clerk, Dick Kalantle brought good news to the hawkers on Thursday. The Chief commercial affairs technician, Ditshupo Wilson however explained that the structures remain the property of the council and the tenants will have no authority to pass it to the next person after allocation.

“We will lease the structure to hawkers for a certain period. You should however note that this is a consultative meeting to design the procedure of allocation,” she said.

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