All traders and vending activities along 5th Avenue are requested to vacate the road to allow the implementation of the Council resolution of the 7th February 2024 no later than Sunday, 18 February 2024. Failure to comply will lead to enforcement.
This is to accommodate cleaning of the area, demarcation of bays, and construction of safe working spaces and allocation of vending bays in the usual manner.
The City of Bulawayo resolved to temporarily close a portion of 5th Avenue to accommodate 500 informal trading bays. Meetings have been held by the City and members of the Bulawayo Informal Sector Working Group for the implementation of the resolution.
At the meetings held earlier this week, members and leaders of the various associations were requested to inform their members that a portion of 5th Avenue will be temporarily closed to accommodate vending bays. Roadshows and public announcements are also being carried out to engage the informal sector.
All informal traders in the City of Bulawayo are required to have a Valid Vendors Licence and below are the registration details and requirements;
Registration Site: Dugmore Vending Offices (former Dugmore Clinic) along Basch Street and 6th Avenue.
Application fees:
Central Business District Licence Fees - $23 per year
Monthly rentals - $11.50 per month
Outside the Central Business District licence - $11.50 per year
Monthly rentals - $5.75 per month
Application requirements;
Date: Friday, 16 February 2024.
C. DUBE TOWN CLERK
