Zimbabwe: Outcry As Govt Bans Second-Hand Clothes and Night Trading

Zimbabwe: Outcry As Govt Bans Second-Hand Clothes and Night Trading

A storm is brewing after the government moved to ban the sale of second-hand clothing and clamp down on street vending a decision that has sparked backlash from residents and legal experts.

VISET condemns Govt ban on second-hand clothing and night vending - Zimbabwe Situation

Source: VISET condemns Govt ban on second-hand clothing and night vending The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) has sharply criticised the government’s recent decision to ban the sale of second-hand clothing in Central Business Districts (CBDs) and prohibit night vending in urban areas. In a statement, VISET expressed deep disappointment over the move, describing it as damaging to livelihoods and lacking attenti…

VISET condemns Govt ban on second-hand clothing and night vending

In a statement, VISET expressed deep disappointment over the move, describing it as damaging to livelihoods and lacking attention to the root causes of the country’s ongoing economic challenges. The organisation, which advocates for the rights and welfare of informal traders, warned that the measures would deepen economic hardship and directly impact thousands of Zimbabweans who rely on vending for their survival. “Rather than supporting citizen…