In Mwanza City, 19 designated markets were set aside within Nyamagana District Council, yet vendors continuously abandon them due to poor amenities and lack of commercial viability.
By
The Citizen Reporter
Media/news company
Mwananchi Communications Limited
Dar/Upcountry. For years, the government has repeatedly issued directives to clear small-scale traders (machingas) from unauthorized areas and relocate them to designated markets, yet sustainable enforcement remains an elusive goal.
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