Yesterday, Thursday the 11th of June 2026, the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), in partnership with Amnesty International Zimbabwe, convened a capacity-strengthening dialogue in Mutare under the Informal Cross-Border Trade Campaign. The dialogue brought together informal cross-border traders, trader representatives, community advocates, and campaign champions to strengthen…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) welcomes the Harare Investment Dialogue 2026 and the unveiling of the City of Harare’s US$4.29 billion investment portfolio by His Worship, Mayor Councillor Jacob Mafume. We commend the City of Harare for taking bold steps to attract investment into critical sectors…

Strengthening Citizen Participation in National Economic Policy Processes The launch of consultations for Zimbabwe’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy III (NFIS III) (2027–2031) by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion has presented a critical opportunity for citizens, informal economy workers, and…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) warmly welcomes the launch of consultations for Zimbabwe’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy III (NFIS III) (2027–2031) by the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ) and the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion. As an organization representing informal economy workers, vendors,…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) warmly congratulates the City of Masvingo for establishing the Stakeholder Budget Committee (SBC), a progressive and commendable step towards strengthening participatory governance, transparency, and accountability in local public finance management. The formation of the SBC demonstrates the City’s commitment to ensuring…

On this Workers’ Day, the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) joins the progressive world in honouring the resilience, sacrifices, and contributions of workers in both the formal and informal sectors. We also take this opportunity to recognise the immense burden of Unpaid Care and Domestic Work, disproportionately…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) warmly welcomes the Government’s approval of the National Formalisation Strategy, a landmark policy aimed at integrating the informal economy into Zimbabwe’s formal economic framework. This progressive development marks a significant step towards inclusive economic growth, decent work, and sustainable livelihoods for…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) successfully held a National Open Policy Discourse Dialogue on Informal Economy Taxation in Harare, bringing together key stakeholders, including government officials and representatives from various organizations. Honourable Deputy Minister Dr. Jeniffer Mhlanga, Minister of Women Affairs, Community, Small and Medium Enterprises…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), in collaboration with the Gweru Residents and Ratepayers Association (GRRA), convened an Open Policy Discourse in Gweru to interrogate informal economy taxation and Public Finance Management (PFM) in relation to health service delivery. The dialogue brought together informal traders, residents, persons…