MPs back informal sector development

Makgato- Malesu
Makgato- Malesu

The informal sector has received positive backing from Members of Parliament who have called for the reconciliation of policies between ministries for the promotion and protection of informal traders.

In their responses to the Ministry of Trade and Industry (MTI) budget proposals this week, MPs said there was need to develop and protect informal traders, as the informal trade is a source of income for many.

MP for Gaborone West South Botsalo Ntuane said when it comes to the informal sector, it seems as if, in government “the right hand does not know what the left is doing.”

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