CLEAN : Zimbabwe bans second hand clothing imports

The video discusses the challenges faced by the local industry due to the influx of secondhand clothes. It highlights the economic impact and the reliance of many people on this trade for survival. The discussion includes potential government actions to protect the local industry, such as pricing and production improvements. The video also explores the consequences of banning secondhand clothes, including potential smuggling issues.

What is one of the main challenges faced by the local industry due to secondhand clothes?

• Dependency on secondhand clothes for survival

• Increased production costs

• High import taxes

• Lack of skilled labor

What does the speaker suggest the government should do to protect the local industry?

• Ban all imports

• Increase taxes on local products

• Ensure clothes are priced affordably

• Subsidize secondhand clothes

What is a suggested improvement for the local industry to compete with secondhand clothes?

• Expand export markets

• Lower wages

• Improve production quality

• Increase advertising

What is a potential consequence of banning secondhand clothes?

• Decrease in unemployment

• Higher quality of local products

• Rise in smuggling activities

• Increase in local production

Why might people continue to rely on secondhand clothes despite a ban?

• They are more fashionable

• They are more durable

• They are more affordable

• They are more environmentally friendly