As ZCIEA, we took notice of a Government directive, in collaboration with the City of Harare, to clear vendors from all the CBDs in the country. We also note with concern all the allegations mentioned by the lead Minister about vendors in the streets during the presser on this ultimatum.
by Fungai Munetsi Stella Chivandikwa, a resilient widow and devoted mother of three, has been named the 2024 Iconic Business Leader of the Year. The prestigious award, presented by Business Connect at Monomutapa Crowne Plaza Hotel in Harare on December 5th, 2024, celebrates Chivandikwa's exceptional contributions to the informal economy
by Fungai Munetsi Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA), in collaboration with StreetNet International, UTEP AND Global Labour Institute launched the StreetNet Barometer Project during a 3-day Inception Meeting at Monomutapa Crowne Plaza in Harare on the 20th of November 2024. This innovative research initiative aims to identify and
PRESS STATEMENT For Immediate Release ZCIEA Expresses Solidarity with Market Traders Affected by Fire Incident at Mbare Musika Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA), stands in solidarity with almost 5000 market traders who tragically lost their goods and wares in a fire incident at Retail market in Mbare on
by Nancy Likiripa ZCIEA / StreetNet Youth Reporter Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) hosted a Women-only Social Gathering for women leaders in the informal economy on August 7, 2024, at the ZCIEA National offices in Harare. This event was designed to provide a safe space for women to
By Nancy Likiripa (ZCIEA / StreetNet Youth Reporter) On June 27, 2024, the Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Association (ZCIEA) launched the ground-breaking Paralegal Manual at a significant event in Zimbabwe. The informal economy in the country accounts for approximately 64.1% of the GDP purchasing power parity, amounting to $42
By Fungai Munetsi Workers in Informal Economy Network Uganda (WIENU) proudly introduced the Workers in Informal Economy Social Protection Policy, also known as WIESOPS, on the 20th of June 2024 in Kampala, Uganda. WIENU, established in 2015, serves as a collective voice for informal economy workers and traders in
StreetNet Plenary Speech Speaker: Lorraine Sibanda Dear Chair, dear delegates of this Conference! My name is Lorraine Sibanda, I am the President of StreetNet International, a global alliance of street and market vendors with more than 20 years of existence, representing over 750 000 informal economy workers all over the
by Fungai Munetsi The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) is currently implementing a Membership Revamping and Recruitment Programme across 20 of its 46 territories. This initiative kicked off in Gutu on May 17th and subsequently proceeded to Zaka on May 18th, Macheke Territory on May 22nd, and