Mon, 01 Jan 2018 10:36:02 +0000 HUNDREDS of streets vendors in Lusaka yesterday morning complied with President Lungu’s directive to clean up the rubbish which has fanned the spread of cholera in the city. Under watchful eyes of combined defence forces, the vendors started the cleaning as early as 05:00 hours and none of them was allowed to display their merchandise, which range from foodstuffs and clothes, to various alcoholic beverages, especially the infamous high potent spirits popularly known as tujilijili or junta. On Friday President Lungu ordered the closure of the filthy ridden Soweto market, regarded as the main breeding centre for cholera, and the removal of vendors from the street. But in a show of remorse and newly found commitment to adhere to hygiene, the vendors led the way in clearing litter from the streets, corridors and clogged drainages before combined defence forces cleaners joined in the exercise. At Soweto market, the situation […]
