Zimbabwean police crackdown on e-tricycles threatens rural women's livelihoods

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Zimbabwean police are cracking down on e-tricycles, jeopardizing the livelihoods of rural women who rely on them for income. The crackdown involves fines and impoundments for lack of registration and licenses, with annual costs of nearly $500 being unaffordable for most operators. These e-tricycles, introduced to empower women, are crucial for transporting goods and people in rural areas, and operators are lobbying for regulatory changes and reduced fees.


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