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Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) is a membership driven organization of informal economy workers and traders across the Zimbabwe formed in 2002 and is legally registered under Deed of Trust No.

21/08/2026

SAD: Harare City Council reportedly demolished Carpenters’ Shed and furniture workshops in Caledonia, opposite Glen View Area 8, this afternoon without prior notice. Reports also indicate that council officials prevented people from retrieving their belongings.

Photo credit: Anonymous citizen, as reported by Crime Watch Zim.

13/08/2026

CHIZIVISO KUNYAVHUTI
CHEKUKASI

Zuva: 13 Nyamavhuvhu 2026

Nyaya: ZCIEA YAPA TSITSI NEZVE NJODZI YACHIKEPE CHEKARIBA

Sangano re Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations - ZCIEA rakashungurudzika zvikuru nenjodzi yechikepe yakaitika kuKariba, yakatora hupenyu hwevanhu vakawanda uye yakasiya mhuri dziri mukushungurudzika.

Nemoyo unorema tinosimbisa kuti nhengo dzedu 9 dzeZCIEA dzaishanda pahove dziri pakati pevanhu vakabatwa nenjodzi iyi. Ava vaiva varume nevakadzi vaishanda nesimba vachibata hove muGungwa reKariba kuti vararise mhuri dzavo uye vabatsire kuhupfumi hwenzvimbo.

Pachinzvimbo chenhengo dzese dzeZCIEA muZimbabwe yose, tinopa tsitsi dzedu dzepamusoro kune:
1. Mhuri dzakarasikirwa nevadiwa vadzo
2. Vakakuvara nevachiri kurapwa
3. Nharaunda yese yeKariba nenyika yese panguva ino yakaoma

Tiri kuchema nemi. Nhengo dzedu 9 hadzina kungova vatengesi nevabati vehove chete, vaiva vabati vemhuri, vabereki, vatungamiri vevechidiki, uye mbiru dzehupfumi husina kurongwa. Kurashikirwa kwavo kurashikirwa nesu tese.

Tinorumbidza zvikwata zve emergency, vanozvipira munharaunda, nehurumende iri kuenderera mberi nekutsvaga nekununura. Tinonamatira simba kumhuri panguva ino yakaoma uye nyaradzo kune vese vakabatwa.

SeZCIEA, takamira takabatana neKariba. Tichashanda nehutungamiri hwenzvimbo nevakuru vakakodzera kutsigira mhuri dzakabatwa uye kukurudzira matanho ekuchengetedza kune vese vanoshanda mumvura.

Mweya yevakaenda ngazorore murugare rusingaperi.
“Jehovha ari pedyo nevane moyo wakaputsika uye anoponesa avo vakapwanyika mumweya” - Pisarema 34:18

Wisborn Malaya
Munonyori Mukuru ZCIEA

13/08/2026

PRESS STATEMENT
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: 13 August 2026

Subject: ZCIEA CONDOLENCES ON THE KARIBA BOAT DISASTER

The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations - ZCIEA - is deeply saddened by the tragic boat disaster that occurred in Kariba, which has claimed several lives and left many families grieving.

It is with heavy hearts that we confirm that 9 of our ZCIEA members from the fisheries sector were among those affected by this tragedy. These were hardworking men and women who earned an honest living from the waters of Lake Kariba to support their families and contribute to the local economy.

On behalf of the entire ZCIEA membership across Zimbabwe, we extend our sincerest condolences to:
1. The bereaved families who lost loved ones
2. The injured and those still receiving treatment
3. The entire Kariba community and the nation at large during this difficult time

We mourn with you. Our 9 members were not just traders and fishers, they were breadwinners, parents, youth leaders, and pillars of the informal economy. Their loss is a loss to all of us.

We commend the emergency teams, community volunteers, and government agencies who are continuing with search and rescue efforts. We pray for strength for the families during this painful period and for comfort for all those affected.

As ZCIEA, we stand in solidarity with Kariba. We will be working with local leadership and relevant authorities to support the affected families and to advocate for improved safety measures for all informal economy operators who work on our water bodies.

May the souls of the departed rest in eternal peace.
“The Lord is close to the broken-hearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit” - Psalm 34:18

Wisborn Malaya
ZCIEA Secretary General

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27/07/2026

ZCIEA Chegutu Territory, in partnership with the International Federation for Workers’ Education Associations (IFWEA), held its first study circle session on Rights and Legal Protection for Informal Workers in Chegutu on July 25th, 2026.

The session was facilitated by ZCIEA Chegutu Youth Chair Raymond Justin. A total of 10 workers and traders participated, engaging in discussions about the rights of workers and traders in the informal economy, the challenges they face, possible solutions, and legal protections available for informal workers.

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IFWEA Street Vendor Project StreetNet Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation VISET Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev.

27/07/2026

ZCIEA Vice National Organiser Moses Chitombo, a home-based shoe manufacturer, showcased his shoes at the National SMEs and Cooperatives Indaba held at HICC on July 18th, 2026.

Mr. Chitombo was also honoured with the Special Recognition Award for 2026 Outstanding SME Entrepreneur with Disabilities, presented to him by His Excellency President ED Mnangagwa.
'The Chamber That Delivers' Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation VISET StreetNet fans

27/07/2026

ZCIEA Secreatry General Wisborn Malaya Shares Key Recommendations After Participating in National Formalisation Strategy Implementation Meeting Hosted by Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare, ILO, and LEDRIZ

'As ZCIEA, we believe that the implementation of the National Formalisation Strategy will address the key issues we have been advocating for as an organization: (1) the issue of financial inclusion for workers and traders in the informal economy; (2) improving the infrastructure where traders operate to ensure it is decent, the role of local authorities, and how this infrastructure should be financed so that people can operate freely without harassment; and (3) social protection – the Ministry of Public Service, Labour, and Social Welfare has established a framework that covers all informal workers and traders.'

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20/07/2026

ZCIEA Vice National Organiser Moses Chitombo was honored with the Special Recognition Award for 2026 Outstanding SME Entrepreneur with Disabilities at the inaugural National SMEs and Cooperatives Indaba on July 17, 2026.
He specializes in designing and manufacturing footwear for both able-bodied individuals and Persons with Disabilities. The award was presented by His Excellency, President E.D. Mnangagwa

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Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. StreetNet Womankind Worldwide of Vendors and Marketeers in Zambia-AVEMA Zambia German Embassy Harare Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Zimbabwe

17/07/2026

The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA) participated at the inaugural National SMEs and Cooperatives Indaba at the Harare International Conference Centre (HICC) from July 16–17, 2026.
Our national leaders and members from Chegutu, Kariba, Mashava, Caledonia, Masvingo, and Harare proudly showcased a wide variety of products. These included dried and organic foods, handcrafted handbags, jewelry, arts and crafts, and leather shoes specially designed for both able-bodied individuals and Persons with Disabilities.
Our delegation was led by the ZCIEA National Leadership team: President Stella Chivandikwa, 1st Vice President Plaxcedes Mafa, Secretary General Wisborn Malaya, and Vice National Organiser Moses Chitombo.
A special highlight of the event was the presentation of two beautiful sculptures by Mashava-based ZCIEA member Blessing Magura, which were gifted to His Excellency President E.D. Mnangagwa.

Mushawedu Cooperative, owned by ZCIEA members, won the best cooperative at the SMEs and Cooperatives Indaba

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21/06/2026

Devastating blow for informal traders in Chiredzi. 🛑 The Chiredzi Town Council demolished vendors' stalls at the Town Rank on Friday, June 19, 2026, leaving many counting massive losses.
📹: Marko Shoko, ZCIEA Chiredzi member
Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation VISET Ministry of Public Service, Labour and Social Welfare StreetNet

21/06/2026

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