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
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
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
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 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 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