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
Informal Economy Coalition led by Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) in partnership with Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA), Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), Women Alliance of Business Association in Zimbabwe (WABAZ), Zimbabwe Cross Border Traders Association (ZCBTA) demands a realistic formalisation for the informal
by Fungai Munetsi Informal Economy Coalition led by Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) in partnership with Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association (BVTA), Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), Women Alliance of Business Association in Zimbabwe (WABAZ), Zimbabwe Cross Border Traders Association (ZCBTA) demands a realistic formalisation
by Fungai Munetsi Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) National Organiser Benita Goneso, along with ZCIEA Nyanyadzi Territorial President Sophia Mapinge, organised 35 informal workers and traders in Bocha Marange on the 20th of January 2022. This area is known for its mineral resources, making it a highly protected