Marketeers at Chisokone Market in Kitwe district on the Copperbelt have lamented about the lack of empowerment programs in the market, amidst the hard economic status the country is currently going through.

Speaking in an interview with Komboni News, Marketeers revealed that, despite initiatives, such as the Marketeer Booster Loan product, which provided funding, they claim to have not seen any meaningful support.

Meanwhile, the Informal Economy Consortium of Zambia (IECZ) Regional Coordinator, Astone Sakala has emphasized the need for the Citizens Economic Empowerment Commission (CEEC) to collaborate with various stakeholders to improve the booster loan system.

Mr. Sakala further pointed out that the previous system had significant challenges, particularly with repayment, due to a flawed design.