Press Statement Date: 9 April 2026 The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) expresses profound sadness and solidarity with the 36 vendors who lost their goods in the devastating fire that engulfed the front two rows of Tshitaudze Market in Beitbridge on the night of 31 March 2026. This
PRESS STATEMENT: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES Theme: “United in Action to Rescue and Achieve the SDGs for, with and by Persons with Disabilities” Date 3 December 2025 The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) joins Zimbabwe and the global community in commemorating the International Day of Persons
PRESS STATEMENT Calling for an End to Violence, Harassment, and Confiscation of Workers’ and traders in the informal economy Goods as Part of the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence Date: 03 December 2025 The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) joins the nation and the global community in commemorating the
by Fungai Munetsi ZCIEA National President Lorraine Ndlovu, who is also StreetNet International President, was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award for championing Gender Equality at the inaugural Zimbabwe Gender Commission Awards on the 4th of September 2025 at Rainbow Towers in Harare. The Zimbabwe Gender Commission recognised Ndlovu’s remarkable contributions
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