On September 8 2022, the informal economy fraternity woke up to the devastating news of yet another fire outbreak at the Glen View Area 8 Complex in Harare

Most governments have come to the realisation that, with policy and legislative support, the informal economy can become a vital cog in the development of their national economies.

UNDP notes that it is important to promote and strengthen non-contributory benefits supported by national laws as a horizontal extension

The majority of informal sector businesses and workers face high risks due to conditions under which they work.

Formalisation also leads to access to finance and market information, thereby enabling improvements in the productivity of informal units