Lusaka City Council has warned that it will close shops whose owners have failed to comply with the directive to paint or repaint their business premises.
The local authority has warned that it will also withhold health permits and compliance certificates from business operators who have ignored the directive during the current licensing period.
In a statement issued to the media by LCC Public Relations Manage, Chola Mwamba, noted that the council has urged all business owners who have not yet painted their premises to do so without further delay.
She said that the exercise is aimed at improving the outlook of the city, promoting clean trading environments and upholding public health standards.
“Business operators should use earth colours when painting their shops”, she said.
Ms Mwamba further advised business owners wishing to brand their shops to seek permission from the local authority.
She therefore called on all business owners to cooperate with the local authority and comply with the directiv
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