Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has informed the National Assembly that legislation to regulate "Order with Me" businesses will soon be introduced in parliament to support young entrepreneurs who are currently restricted from operating freely.
Dr. Ngurare was responding to a question by PDM's MP Inna Hengari, who wanted to know whether progress will ever be made after months of consultations between NamRA and the Office of the Prime Minister.
“I want to understand and really know what it is that the Prime Minister intends to do; that's one, particularly given that NamRA had already committed to establishing a special unit that would make it easy for these operators to operate and also make business through 'Order with Me.' Two, right honourable Prime Minister, are we saying that without the involvement of the Prime Minister in issues such as these, we should not expect much progress? Has there been progress in terms of NamRA?” questioned Hengari.
Dr. Ngurare said after extensive discussions with NamRA, his office received the complaints from young entrepreneurs pointing the fault to the government for not enacting laws that protect them.
Thus, the government will implement laws that will close loopholes in "Order with Me" traders.
“The engagement in Khomasdal has been very, very enlightening. As far as this August House is concerned, the finger is being pointed at us because we have not enacted legislation that assists these young people. Therefore, during our meeting with them, we resolved that, beyond merely talking, we will bring these matters before this August House. I look forward to the honourable young member joining us in efforts to amend legislation that is hindering these young people from doing business. We must be deliberate in supporting young people in business. We have also told NamRA that they should not treat these young people in a dismissive manner. They must not be treated as mere objects; they must be listened to,” Dr. Ngurare added.