FOREIGN shop-owners, mainly Chinese and Nigerian nationals, say the government has reversed an ultimatum for them to close their businesses by January 1.
The owners of mainly small businesses selling cheap consumer goods said Monday they were informed of a weekend statement by empowerment minister Francis Nhema that they have been allowed to continue trading.
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