11/12/2025
Former Munyaule Market, Now Big Mama Market, to Begin Operations in January 2026.
The Lusaka City Council (LCC) has announced the commencement of tenancy agreement issuance for traders at the newly constructed Big Mama Market, formerly known as Munyaule Market. This marks a significant milestone in efforts to modernize trading spaces in the city.
According to a statement released by the LCC, the first 150 traders who were relocated in 2024 to pave way for the market's reconstruction have been given priority in the allocation of trading spaces. These traders will be accommodated in Blocks D and E, which are set to officially open on January 15, 2026. The remaining blocks—A, B, and C—are expected to open by March 2026 once construction is fully completed.
The council reaffirmed that the prioritization of the initial 150 traders was a commitment made in collaboration with the Ministry of Local Government and Rural Development. This effort ensures that those who were moved during the early stages of development are among the first to benefit from the improved infrastructure.
By Mirriam Deborah Gaamani
11:12:25
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