Independent Senator Julian Hunte wants more focus on vendors embracing e-commerce and paying contributions into the National Insurance Scheme (NIS).Speaking in the Upper Chamber today in support of the National Vending Bill, 2021, Hunte contended that this would augur well for the advancement of the sector traditionally referred to as the informal economy.Drawing a reference to other parts of the world, the senator recalled witnessing vendors facilitating payment of their wares through electronic systems. He said that in addition to reducing the chance of being targets for thieves, this cashless approach would also create a paper trail and establish them as bonafide business people.
