The informal sector and the paradox of value: A case of Zimbabwe
In conclusion, Zimbabwe’s informal sector embodies the “paradox of value,” where significant contributions are met with marginalization and neglect.
By Sicelo Ndlovu
Nov. 17, 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
City battles night vendors menace
Bulawayo Streetwise Informal Traders Association director Percy Mcijo said his organisation was against all sorts of illegal vending, day or night.
By Jerssie Mpofu
Mar. 17, 2024
Return of duty lifts burden on companies — Buy Zim
This comes at a time when retailers have been crying over losing business to informal traders.
By Julia Ndlela
Feb. 9, 2024
Perspectives: Anti-people taxes now in full swing
Estimates note that up to 90% of Zimbabwe’s workforce is employed in the informal sector.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jan. 14, 2024
Harare’s night vendors invade Bulawayo pavements
Hundreds of informal traders have taken over street pavements, selling clothes and farm produce including groceries outside retail and clothing shops.
By Margaret Lubinda
Nov. 5, 2023
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Ncube to squeeze informal sector
This year’s budget stood at $4.5 trillion or US6.95 billion using the official exchange rate at the time.
By Tatira Zwinoira
Oct. 15, 2023
Informal traders take up insurance schemes
The insurance scheme includes access to medical cover, funeral cover and it also includes cover for their goods and their vehicles.
By Emmanuel Mpofu
May. 31, 2023
Byo traders welcome RBZ’s collateral registry
The RBZ targets to operationalise it by year-end, and it will make movable property bankable.
By Emmanuel Mpofu
Dec. 6, 2022
