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Zim’s informal sector — more carrots than sticks are needed

These are not just side hustles or temporary gigs. For many Zimbabweans they are the backbone of survival.

By Abel Gwaindepi and Hellen Venganai Sep. 2, 2025

Zim’s informal sector — more carrots than sticks are needed

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