Shebeens condemn’garage’ saloons

RUNDU – The Regional Chairperson of the Kavango Branch of the Shebeen Association, Celestinus Shikerete, has condemned the ongoing illegal selling of liquor by unregistered businesses at the town.

Shikerete called on the Police to shut down illegal “garage shebeens” operating without licenses. He also appealed for increased Police patrols, saying that many shebeen owners had been robbed this year and it could get worse during the festive season.Mayor Sabina Nestor Mufenda warned earlier this year that the town council would take serious action against people setting up backyard businesses.She said people who wish to set up vehicle repair shops should apply for plots in the industrial area.- NampaHe also appealed for increased Police patrols, saying that many shebeen owners had been robbed this year and it could get worse during the festive season.Mayor Sabina Nestor Mufenda warned earlier this year that the town council would take serious action against people setting up backyard businesses.She said people who wish to set up vehicle repair shops should apply for plots in the industrial area.- Nampa

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