VISET: Silencing journalists erases vendors’ voices
In its statement, VISET said media repression left vendors, cross-border traders and other marginalised groups defenceless against harassment, forced eviction and exclusion from policymaking.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 4, 2026
Bulawayo braces for ZITF
In line with national policy, the fair will emphasise the importance of value addition and beneficiation, which are considered the essential pillars of Zimbabwe’s ongoing economic transformation.
By Marilyn Mutize
Apr. 18, 2026
TopSoup4ED causes stir
TopSoup4ED is believed to have been formed in late October, with its organisers claiming the name reflects “the best of the best” in supporting economic transformation.
By Style Reporter
Nov. 9, 2025
Vendors call for engagement over taxes
Authorities have ramped up pressure for the informal sector to formalise operations.
By Tafadzwa Mhlanga
Mar. 26, 2025
Viset pushes for informal traders to be tax compliant
According to Viset, there is a need for enhanced transparency and accountability in relation to the use of tax revenues collected from the informal sector.
By Praise Nyamadzawo
Feb. 26, 2025
African economies should use natural resources to shape career pathways
A lot could be learnt from African tradition that had its own ways of identifying talents, gifts and passions within children from a tender age.
By Charles Dhewa
May. 1, 2024
Harare heads for a clash with vendors
Informal traders vowed to fight back as they accused authorities of being divorced from economic realities that drive ordinary people into vending to make a living.
By Desmond Chingarande
May. 1, 2024
Perspectives: Building local economies and creating employment opportunities
Viset has developed alternative approaches to the management of street vendors and shared the same with authorities for adoption and possible implementation.
By Samuel Wadzai
Nov. 19, 2023
Harare moves to formalise SMEs
This comes as the informal sector has become the backbone of Zimbabwe’s economy, contributing at least 80% of the gross domestic product (GDP).
By Lorraine Muromo
Nov. 3, 2023
