Africa-Press – Lesotho. Minister of Trade and Industry Dr. Thabiso Molapo clarified the issue of imports of vehicles from Japan (imports) after there were allegations that the department had banned traders from selling the vehicles.
Speaking to the media, Molapo said the news was untrue and said traders and individuals could buy a car that was 8 years old and up, adding that traders could continue to buy the cars from until the matter is resolved and a decision has been reached as they are still in consultation with the relevant departments.
Molapo explained that there are laws and regulations drafted by parliament (business licensing registration 2019-2020) that have not yet been implemented, adding that the department is still consulting with stakeholders to see if those laws are in place.
how it will work to meet all their needs. He further added that during his visit to the department he asked the car dealers to give their views and they did so, adding that it was unfortunate that the department was slow to respond only to them and finally responded in a letter.
March 15 where you have indicated your performance expectations. Meanwhile, the letter indicated that the letter from the car dealership will cost M300,000 per year. Vehicles allowed to enter the country are not older than 8 years, and all customers are expected to pay at local banks.
One of the car dealers (Soil Clearing and Shipping Agency) and a member of the Customs Clearing Agency Association of Lesotho (CCAL) committee Ms Thando Mocheken said they had been banned from selling cars since September.
He also said he was grateful that the minister had told them to continue working because they were starving to death in the houses and children while the letter was being processed.
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