Vendors Feel Hard Done By :: Mmegi Online

FRANCISTOWN: Street vendors are crying foul after a decision not to allow their tables inside the new stadium during the Zebras/Eritrea game tommorrow.They pointed their fingers at the Local Organising Committee (LOC) who decided to bar the vendors from bringing their stalls into the stadium to sell their wares during tomorrow’s game.

Addressing a press conference at the Civic Centre recently, chairperson of LOC, Jonas Ikgopoleng said street vendors would not be allowed to carry their tables into the stadium. “We realised during the Burkina Faso game that the vendors blocked passages with their tables, which disturbed the entry of supporters into the stadium. This time around we will only allow vendors who will be using stalls available at the stadium.

“Only vendors who would have been allocated stalls will be allowed to trade at the stadium during the match. Those who previously got the opportunity will not be considered this time,” said Ikgopoleng.

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