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MBABANE – “We will be forced to close down!”

These were the words of some commercial business owners who operate around the Mbabane CBD and in nearby areas. Their sentiments are in relation to a development that is currently ongoing at the Industrial Site behind the Sigwaca House Building. While curiosity engulfs passers-by who had in the past weeks watched the construction of the structure progressing, frustration is growing by the day for some of the commercial business owners. The frustration emanates from the fact that they know that the structure will house a business entity that could bring them the toughest competition. The business entity is none other than RUCHI Wholesalers, which is known to sell goods in large quantities or in bulk at wholesale prices.

Even though the directors did not divulge the amount of the investment, it is believed that it is worth millions. The concern by the business owners is not necessarily on the wholesale setting up business in the capital city, but rather the location which is Lot 280/2 and Lot 581/2 Mbabane. In their view, the location of the wholesale business is not ideal within the Mbabane CBD and should alternatively be located elsewhere. The Times SUNDAY has gathered that some of the frustrated business owners have teamed up to discuss the issue as they feel that the zone where the structure is currently being constructed is not ideal. They have agreed in unison that they are strongly…