Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Associations - ZCIEA

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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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.
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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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Ministry of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises Dev. Ministry of Tourism and Hospitality Industry Zimbabwe Ministry of Skills Audit and Development Friedrich-Ebert-Stiftung Zimbabwe StreetNet Kenya National Alliance for Street Vendors and Informal Traders (KENASVIT) Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organisation Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation VISET Association of Vendors and Marketeers in Zambia-AVEMA Zambia

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

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

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