The rapid increase of unregulated bars and small businesses operating directly in residential compounds is not just a social nuisance but a sign of weak economic governance and poor urban planning. Speaking in an interview with Zambian Business Times -ZBT, Development expert Dr. Charity Musamba explained that while Zambia’s shift to a private sector-led economy in 1990 opened doors for entrepreneurship and self-employment, the country failed to adequately strengthen institutions responsible for regulating where and how businesses should operate. She noted that under previous planning systems, residential zones, commercial areas, churches, and public facilities were clearly designated and strictly monitored....
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