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visit our location:
21 - 1st Avenue Mabelreign, Harare
Opening Hours:
Mon-Fri 8am-4:30pm
Send us mail
info@zciea.org.zw
Phone Number
+263 242 740535

News

Economy

ZCIEA Press on Statement Government’s Adoption of the National Formalisation Strategy Signals a New Era for Zimbabwe’s Informal Economy

PRESS STATEMENT Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) For Immediate Release Government’s Adoption of the National Formalisation Strategy Signals a New Era for Zimbabwe’s Informal Economy The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA), the national voice representing thousands of informal traders, vendors, transport operators, artisans, cross-border traders, and

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Economy

Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) Holds its 4th National Elective Congress in Harare

by Fungai Munetsi The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA), a leading organisation representing the interests of workers and traders in the informal economy, successfully held its 4th National Elective Congress on the 16th of May 2026 at the Zimbabwe Women’s Bureau in Harare. The congress marks an important

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Press Release

ZCIEA Stands in Solidarity with Vendors Affected by Tshitaudze Market Fire

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

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Economy

ZCIEA PRESS STATEMENT: INTERNATIONAL DAY OF PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

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

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PRESS 16
Press Release

ZCIEA PRESS STATEMENT ON 16 DAYS OF ACTIVISM

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

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lifetime award
Economy

Lorraine Ndlovu: A Trailblazer for Gender Equality Recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award

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

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Press Release

ZCIEA PRESS STATEMENT ON GOVERNMENT’S ULTIMATUM REGARDING ZERO VENDING IN CITIES AND TOWNS – VENDORS ARE NOT CRIMINALS

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.

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Economy

Stella Chivandikwa – ZCIEA Kariba Territorial President: Wins Iconic Business Leader of the Year 2024

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

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Economy

StreetNet in partnership with ZCIEA and UTEP launches the Barometer Research Project In Harare, Zimbabwe

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

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