Harare — PLAYERS in the leather industry, which has been besieged by imports from Asia, have lobbied the government to come up with protectionist legislation to save their sector from imminent collapse.
The Leather Institute of Zimbabwe (LIZ), Leather and Allied Industries Federation Zimbabwe (LAIFEZ) and the Tanners and Shoes Manufacturers Association (TASMA) have joined hands in lobbying the government to put in place legislation that would protect the leather industry. The three associations are seeking government intervention to stop the influx of counterfeit leather imports into the country, especially those from Asia.
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