Zambia: Chongwe Council Relocates Illegal CBD Traders

Author: lusakatimes.comPublished on: October 23, 2026Country: Zambia

Business & Economy

Zambia: Chongwe Council Relocates Illegal CBD Traders

The headline says Chongwe Council is relocating traders operating illegally in the central business district (CBD). The supplied article text gives no details about the relocation sites, the number of traders affected or the reasons for the operation.

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