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Vendors cry foul
Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association (BPRA)
October 11, 2010

In a meeting organised by the Bulawayo Progressive Residents Association, that was attended by 168 vendors from various parts of the city, vendors had the opportunity to air their grievances pertaining to issues affecting them. The issues raised by the vendors revolved around harassment by law enforcement agents, exorbitant license fees, the unavailability of proper vending structures, corruption and other issues to do with vendors' rights. Vendors articulated that the process of obtaining an employer's licence is too cumbersome and unnecessary. Those present to hear and respond to the vendors' complaints included the city mayor, Councillor Thaba Moyo, the councillor for ward 1, Edward Manning, and representatives from the Zimbabwe Republic Police and the Chamber Secretary's department in the city council. The association is hosting a series of these meetings across the city so as to provide vendors with a platform to mitigate their challenges through dialogue with relevant authorities.

BPRA will be staging a demonstration against ZESA in a bid to call for improved service provision and compliance with government directives. The demonstration will be at the city centre on 27 October 2010. Other civic organisations and members of the public are welcome to take part. Further details will be communicated soon.

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