MTI school uniform importation ban research-backed

Pupils wearing School uniform PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO
Pupils wearing School uniform PIC: MORERI SEJAKGOMO

The Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) says the recent introduction of the Statutory Instrument on school uniforms was well-researched before a decision was reached.

Government, through the Trade ministry, took a decision to impose restrictions on the importation of school uniforms which included tunics, dresses, pinafores, shirts, pants, slacks, blouses, t-shirts, ties, scarf, hats, jerseys and tracksuits for the public and private pre-primary, primary, junior and secondary schools.

The Statutory Instrument was published in the Government Gazette dated September 24, 2021, and imposed beginning of this year.

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