Urban Lifeline: Voices from the Street

Urban Lifeline: Voices from the Street

By: Mpho Shelile MASERU Lesotho’s informal economy pulses through the daily hustle of street vendors. From early morning until late evening, thousands of men and women line the pavements, selling everything from fruits and vegetables to clothes, cosmetics, and electronics. While often overlooked by formal economic policies, these traders play a vital role in keeping local economies alive and their voices are demanding to be heard. Informal trade…