By JACKSON MAPAPAYIFOR two days now, business at Kyawama market in Solwezi is still paralysed after the weekend rioting which left four police officers and eight civilians injured.A check by the Daily Nation yesterday found that the usually-busy market was deserted while police officers patrolled the area.The council earth-moving equipment was busy demolishing all makeshift stands situated along the road.Solwezi Mayor, Nicholas Mukumbi, said move to raze down makeshift stands was meant to force all those trading along the road to get inside the market.He said traders had opted to trade on the roadside, literally occupying one side of the road which was not only a safety hazard but also unhealthy.Mr Mukumbi said in wake of COVID-19, there was need for people to trade in a clean and safe environment.The council, he said, had created trading spaces for all traders inside the market and a space for a car park but that people opted to […]
Now Kyawama market deserted
