BULAWAYO City Council has completed the allocation of 1 636 trading bays for the informal sector along 5th Avenue and at Bhaktas sites, it has emerged.
The city has experienced a sharp rise in the number of informal traders amid concerns about overcrowding in the central business district and littering of streets.
In a notice dated June 26 this year, town clerk Christopher Dube announced the completion of the allocation process for the trading bays, where 576 bays were allocated along 5th Avenue to traders.
Council also allocated another 1 060 bays at Bhaktas.
“A total of 1 660 micro-enterprises trading in fruits, vegetables and clothing have been allocated spaces across these two sites. Beneficiaries are encouraged to review the allocation list which has been shared with association leaders and also available at the Dugmore informal trading offices,” Dube said.
“To secure their allocated bays, beneficiaries must pay the applicable licence and monthly rental fees and occupy their designated bays by June 30.
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“Trading bays not occupied by June 30 will be re-allocated to deserving traders on the City of Bulawayo’s micro, small and medium enterprises waiting list.”
Dube reminded all micro enterprise traders operating within the city to clear outstanding monthly rentals and renew their licences by June 30 this year.
He said traders with significant outstanding rental and licence fees were encouraged to contact council to discuss and establish a workable payment plan by the June 30 deadline.
He warned illegal traders to refrain from their activities or face the full wrath of the law.
“Operating from a designated place ensures compliance with the regulations and allows us to better serve your needs,” Dube said.