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
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
Every year on the 1st of May, the world focuses on the needs and rights of workers. Workers and nations celebrate Workers’ Day in different ways. As we celebrate Workers’ Day this year, we sadly note the astronomical numbers of informal workers in Zimbabwe and the decent work deficits in
By Fungai Munetsi The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA), in partnership with Women in Informal Employment Globalising and Organising (WIEGO), initiated a study on Informal Trade Regulations by Local Authorities in Plumtree on March 19, 2024. The research, spanning Plumtree and Karoi Territories, involved a scoping visit project
by Fungai Munetsi The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) took significant strides in strengthening global connections at the recent HomeNet International Conference held in Arusha, Tanzania from March 4th to 8th, 2024. ZCIEA's Kwekwe Territorial President, Melody Ndawana, played a pivotal role in sharing insights on empowering informal
ZCIEA is saddened by the Government ban of vending in Harare because not all vendors in the CBD are necessarily food vendors. However, acknowledge the purpose of this move which we request the government through local authorities to do a mobile CBD awareness raising of the ban and its intention.
The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) stands united with the world in commemorating International Vendors Day. Each year on November 14th, we come together to honor and recognize the invaluable contributions made by street vendors, who are an integral part of the informal economy. This year, we celebrate