The ‘Wanteer’ Saga – The Standard Newspaper

The ‘Wanteer’ Saga – The Standard Newspaper

There were angry scenes at the Serrekunda Market yesterday when shop owners clashed with street vendors who engage in what has become known as ‘wanteer’. This happens when festive occasions approach and vendors compete with each other for sales. These people usually go to the markets and display their goods at open spaces especially by the market gates. They announce cheaper prices so that buyers who come to the market buy from them and don’t ha…