adminSecretary for the liquor licensing board, Mr Ramious Chagonda, said his board only approves the registration of beer outlets based on city recommendations.
“We do not cause overtrading,” said Mr Chagonda adding, “The first document we require is a letter of no objection from the respective local authority and in this case Harare City.”
He said the Government requirement was that not more than 40 percent of traders at any shopping centre should hold liquor licences.
“In no way can a licence be issued without approval from the urban planning department. If there is overtrading at any centre, the problem is with the urban planning department,” he said.
During the Harare full council meeting last week, the city said it wanted the Liquor Licensing Board to consult it before issuing beer trading licences.
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