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The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has launched Phase Two of Operation Clear Path, targeting illegal street vending, unauthorised bus operations and other unlawful activities in the Central Business District (CBD).
The operation is aimed at restoring order, cleanliness and public safety in the city following the implementation of Phase One.
Speaking at a press briefing at the Civic Centre on Monday, Lusaka Mayor Chitambala Mwewa said the second phase would focus on decongesting the CBD and consolidating the gains achieved so far.
Mwewa said the council would work with the Road Transport and Safety Agency (RTSA) and the Zambia Police to relocate buses operating from unauthorised locations to designated bus stations.
“The move is aimed at improving traffic flow, enhancing public safety and creating a more organised public transport system,” he said.
The mayor said enforcement would be intensified on Katondo Street following complaints from established businesses about street traders occupying shopfronts and access points.
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“We have received concerns from established businesses that street traders are occupying shopfronts and access points, making it difficult for legitimate businesses to operate effectively,” Mwewa said.
He also raised concerns over the sale of mobile phones and electronic devices on Katondo Street, citing longstanding questions about their legitimacy and reports that some could be stolen property.
“All business activities within the CBD must be conducted from lawful and designated trading places and the Council will act decisively to clear Katondo Street of illegal traders and other forms of disorder,” Mwewa warned.
Mwewa also warned against displaying vehicles for sale on Katondo Street, saying the area was not designated for car sales.
He directed mobile traders selling fruit, vegetables and other goods from wheelbarrows to register and operate from recognised trading centres, including Soweto Market, City Market, Simon Mwewa Market and other approved facilities.
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