IRINGA, Sept. 18 -- SMALL-SCALE traders in Iringa Municipality are set to benefit from a modern trading centre following plans to construct a market at a cost of 4.6bn/-.

The market, planned for construction at the former Iringa Main Bus Terminal site, is among projects aimed at improving the business environment and creating opportunities for petty traders who have long struggled to secure formal spaces for conducting their businesses.

Iringa Urban MP Fadhili Ngajilo made the remarks during his ward-toward tour of Mkwawa and Igumbilo wards, aimed at hearing residents concerns and presenting them to the relevant authorities.

He said the market would be modern, comparing it to markets constructed in other places including Dodoma and Dar...