‘Decent work is a human right’: Amnesty demands protection for women cross-border traders
Mujuru said gender-based violence linked to cross-border trading often extends beyond the workplace and affects family life.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jul. 28, 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
Zanu PF blocks city street vendors removals
Jere accused the council of mishandling funds meant for the Bhaktas vending site, which was designed to accommodate some 1,400 unregistered traders.
By Silas Nkala
Jul. 5, 2026
Vendors swell Zanu PF verification exercise
The programme was led by Patriotic Vendors4ED Bulawayo provincial chairperson Jonas Chiro and attended by senior party officials, including Patriotic
By Silas Nkala
Jun. 29, 2026
Coltart unveils ambitious market vision
The Highlanders vendors’ centre has been earmarked as the pilot project for what city authorities hope will become a citywide overhaul of informal trading spaces.
By admin
Jun. 21, 2026
Zanu PF vendors forced to fill up BF for Mnangagwa speech
The event, held under the theme “Cultural Diversity: Advancing Vision 2030,” was mostly attended by school children.
By Silas Nkala
May. 28, 2026
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
Govt losing war against defiant Harare vendors
This admission comes in the wake of numerous failed directives from Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, who has repeatedly ordered local authorities to clear the vendors.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 3, 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
