Benito Mtende
Benito Mtende is the Iringa Regional Secretary of the Tanzania Traders Association (JWT), known for his role in advocating for the rights and interests of local traders. Recently, he was in the news due to his involvement in organizing a protest where traders in Iringa shut down their shops to voice concerns over the invasion of informal traders in designated business areas. Mtende has been vocal about the challenges faced by formal businesses due to unfair competition and has been actively engaging with local authorities to address these issues.
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Recent news mentions
Mr Benito Mtende confirmed in a telephone interview that leaders of the traders were locked in a closed-door meeting to finalise a petition to be presented to the Iringa Regional Commissioner.
Traders shut shops in protest over informal business invasion in Iringa
Tanzania· 2025-05-12
