By ROGERS KALEROLIQUOR traders have devised a devious scheme in which they are secretly hosting patrons in their premises where beer drinking and binging are booming in contravention of the law.Investigations by the Daily Nation in Ndola, Kitwe and other Copperbelt towns showed that some bars, lodges and night clubs were entertaining revellers behind closed doors and making roaring business out of frivolous fun-lovers.In Ndola, the clandestine trend is prevalent in Chifubu, Pamodzi, Kawama and Masala Townships where bar owners colluding with dedicated customers, are hoodwinking authorities as their premises appear shut while business is running behind closed doors.In Kitwe, Chingola and Luanshya the situation is similar as patrons are frequenting bars, lodges and shebeens, enjoying alcoholic beverages away from the public eye.The secret operation was likely to be going on in other parts of the country.A check in the townships and other areas showed that patrons were parking their vehicles away from the bars […]
Secret beer dens emerge
