COMMITTEE ON MICRO, SMALL & MEDIUM ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENT CHAIRPERSON: REP. LEODY "ODIE" F. TARRIELA AGENDA: HB 3455 - Further strengthening the Barangay Micro Business Enterprises (BMBEs) Program, amending RA 9178, otherwise known as the BMBEs Act of 2002 (Rep. Gerald Cloyd Alexis Galang) HB 7141 - Providing support for the growth and development of BMBEs, amending for the purpose RA 9178 (Rep. Eduardo 'Bro. Eddie' Villanueva) HB 1250 - Promoting the growth and development of social enterprises

City of Harare Small to Medium Enterprises Chairperson, Denford Ngadziore, has warned that council will intensify its crackdown on vendors engaging in dangerous and illegal activities within the Central Business District (CBD). Ngadziore expressed concern over the growing use of gas stoves in the CBD to prepare braai and roast maize, saying the practice poses serious health and safety risks to both vendors and the public. He noted that open flames and gas cylinders in congested areas increase th