Adamé Konaté sells imported bicycles from France, the United States, England, Canada, and China, but at the new Médine market, he doesn’t just sell bikes – he also repairs and assembles new two-wheeled frames.
The vendor also offers a variety of other products, such as vehicle accessories and even some difficult-to-find agricultural equipment, on the ‘Diguèbakonona’ square of the Médine market.
His neighbor, Drissa Traoré, is an artisan who says he sells everything from ovens to wedding trousseau containers to his clients, including four ovens, coffee boxes, and peanut grinders made locally.
‘I’ve been working here for a year now, and I’m doing well financially,’ Traoré adds. ‘I thank God; my current situation is better than before. The prices of the equipment vary depending on the model.’
He concludes by inviting young people to show discipline in their work.
Fousseyni Sangaré, an equipment salesman, notes that as each rainy season approaches, farmers come to buy agricultural equipment such as plows, rakes, and other farm tools.
‘This year, we’re facing difficulties in delivering equipment to certain areas due to insecurity,’ Sangaré remarks. ‘Most of the equipment I sell comes from the Koutiala region. I thank my loyal clients who remain faithful despite the decrease in their purchasing power.’
Finally, Adamé Konaté says that he has been repairing and selling bicycles for 27 years and offers a variety of models to his customers at different price points.
‘The market is thriving right now due to the oil crisis,’ Konaté concludes.
