Why informal traders can’t afford to be legal
For many struggling Zimbabweans trying to survive in an economy marked by company closures and high unemployment, these costs are simply out of reach.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 9, 2026
SME expo sparks growth, new business links in Bulawayo
“They should not consider themselves small as they are carrying the burden of moving the economy forward. But they must not operate in a vacuum.”
By Nizbert Moyo
Jul. 9, 2026
Why rising US bond yields are pulling down stocks — and what it means for you
If you have been watching the US stock market over the past week, you may have noticed something that feels a bit off.
By ISAAC JONAS
May. 24, 2026
NSSA expands pension cover to vendors, traders
The National Social Security Authority (NSSA) is finalising a major reform programme aimed at extending pension and social security coverage to more than three million informal sector workers
By Patricia Sibanda
May. 21, 2026
What mass markets say about the political economy of African food systems
Political power is marginalising indigenous food
By Charles Dhewa
May. 13, 2026
Gweru cracks whip on illegal push cart operators
Gweru Informal Traders and Hawkers Association chairperson, Lovemore Tingaka, urged the operators to comply with council by laws to help create order in the city.
By Stephen Chadenga
May. 7, 2026
Beitbridge border rules spark chaos
This turmoil follows the implementation of Statutory Instrument 59 of 2026, which consolidated import regulations on March 25.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 19, 2026
Navigating complexities of informal economy taxation
Informal traders frequently face corruption and harassment, significantly impeding their ability to conduct business legally.
By Samuel Wadzai
Mar. 20, 2026
Gold Leaf Tobacco: SARS claims billions from Sasfin in Rudland money laundering debacle
This happened amid repeated warnings over the lapse of risk and control measures at the bank’s foreign exchange division.
By Daily Maverick
Feb. 28, 2026
