F/Town vendors dare city council
Friday, June 04, 2021
This comes after the Francistown City Council (FCC) issued a notice for all the vendors at the Francistown Central Market (FCM) place to vacate the area by May 31, 2021, so that they can pave way for the identified developer, Amasa Civils (Pty) Ltd. The company was granted a lease by the FCC to develop a new state-of-the-art building, which would match the modern construction techniques.
When Mmegi team visited FCM place earlier this week, it was business as usual although the vendors were given a warning to vacate the area. For years, the FCC has tried to relocate the informal traders without success.
The Ministry of Agriculture, local producers, retailers, and industry associations must work together to overcome the obstacles hindering vegetable production and distribution.This collaborative approach is essential to improve the availability, quality, and affordability of vegetables in the market.Firstly, the Ministry of Agriculture should provide support and guidance to local farmers to enhance their productivity and efficiency. This could...