By Constance Chitombo Garikai fruit and vegetable market popularly known as Chitima caught fire on the 24th of June 2023 and destroyed groceries worth thousands of dollars. The incident left many people in Masvingo shocked as more than 50 groceries market stalls were burnt to ashes. The fire brigade services
by Fungai Munetsi In a significant development, the Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) has established a new chapter in the Gudhanga area of Chisikaurayi Village in Nyanyadzi territory. On the 15th of June 2023, 50 workers and traders specializing in market gardening joined as new members. The successful
by Fungai Munetsi ZCIEA National President Lorraine Sibanda was re-elected as StreetNet International President for the third term on the 4th of May 2023 at the just-ended StreetNet 7th Congress in Kigali Rwanda. The Congress had 150 delegates from 52 countries all over the world, with 52 affiliates Informal Economy
On the 9th of December 2022, the Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) Caledonia 7 Savings groups shared their savings, blankets, Kitchen utensils, and 4 plates of gas stoves after contributing different amounts of money from February 2022. The first 3 Savings club consist of 12 members each, contributing
Greetings to you all members of ZCIEA across Zimbabwe, I would like to take this opportunity to celebrate International Vendors Day with you. International Vendors Day is celebrated on the 14th of November of each year. This year 2022 is a special year because it marks the 20th Anniversary of StreetNet
Speaking at the Economic Debate Breakfast Meeting in Harare hosted by Zimbabwe Economic Society in partnership with Friedrich Ebert Stiftung on the 27th of October 2022, ZCIEA National President Lorraine Sibanda said Social Solidarity Economy can be a pathway to economic growth and sustainability of livelihoods of the Informal Economy.
by Fungai Munetsi In a collaborative effort to combat drug and substance abuse, the Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) has partnered with the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) during the Community Labour Forum held in Marondera on the 28th of October 2022. During the forum, ZRP Marondera delivered a
by Fungai Munetsi In a move aimed at uplifting the status and welfare of informal economy workers and traders, the Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) Nyanga Territory has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Nyanga Rural District Council. The partnership under the MoU is designed
by Fungai Munetsi Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) Chitungwiza Territorial President Thandekile Mkwananzi urged the Government and local authorities to introduce Hawkers’ licenses and give each informal trader a trading disc. Speaking at the Press Briefing at Kaguvi building 8th floor on the 12th of August 2022 ZCIEA
by Fungai Munetsi In an endeavor to equip and empower its Territorial Treasurers with essential financial literacy skills, the Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) joined hands with the International Institute for Environment and Development (IIED) to conduct a comprehensive 2-day Treasurers' training program. The training, which took place