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Topic : Informal Trader

Govt urged to prioritise informal traders
Speaking to Southern Eye yesterday, Bulawayo Streetwise Informal Traders Association director Percy Mcijo said the move had a devastating effect on families and businesses.
By Bongile Moyo 11h ago
Govt urged to prioritise informal traders

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
The informal sector and the paradox of value: A case of Zimbabwe

Vendors, govt head for showdown over Sadc swoop
“This does not feed into NDS1 or 2030 agenda or SDGs or the Global Partnership for Effective Development Co-operation.
By Lorraine Muromo Jul. 15, 2024
Vendors, govt head for showdown over Sadc swoop

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
Harare heads for a clash with vendors

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
City battles night vendors menace

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
Return of duty lifts burden on companies — Buy Zim

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
Perspectives: Anti-people taxes now in full swing

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
Harare’s night vendors invade Bulawayo pavements
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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
Ncube to squeeze informal sector

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