The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) held the Informal Economy Working Group (IEWG) meeting on May 29, 2025, at Town House, Harare. This vital meeting, which gathered over 50 stakeholders from various sectors, emerged as a ground-breaking effort to address the pressing challenges faced by informal economy…

VISET Statement on Workers’ Day 2025      As the world to commemorate Workers’ Day, we at the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) reiterate the critical importance of supporting and uplifting informal economy workers in Zimbabwe. In our country, the informal economy is not merely an ancillary workforce; it…

Date 16 March 2015     The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) warmly welcomes the recent decision by the Bulawayo City Council (BCC) to adopt a less aggressive approach regarding the vending situation in our city. We commend the leadership of Deputy Mayor Edwin Ndlovu and the BCC for…

The statement regarding the City of Harare’s upcoming “zero vending” initiative is concerning for the community of informal economy workers represented by the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET). The proposed operation to eradicate illegal vending demonstrates a lack of understanding and support for the livelihoods of countless…

Press Statement from the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) Friday, 28 February 2025 Harare’s New Municipal Police Unit: Addressing Concerns for Informal Traders and Community Welfare VISET expresses its deep concern regarding the recent announcement by the Harare City Council about the formation of a new municipal…

Harare, Zimbabwe The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), in collaboration with the Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe (LEDRIZ), successfully hosted a symposium on the introduction of mandatory taxation of Zimbabwe’s informal economy. The event, held last Tuesday in Harare, brought together key stakeholders to…

Date: February 13, 2024 Today, on International Radio Day, we at the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) celebrate the critical role that radio plays in empowering communities, disseminating vital information, and fostering social cohesion. As a union representing informal economy workers, we understand that access to information…

Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) notes with dismay the City of Harare proposed 2025 budget by the Finance and Development Committee Chairperson Councillor Costa Mande on 12 November 2024. The budget proposal, running under the theme “Enhancing Service Delivery: Building a Sustainable Green Future Together” contains many…

Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) joins the world in commemorating International Day of Rural Women, which is running under the theme “Empowering Women Living in Rural Areas Through Education and Access to Technology: Bridging The Gap for Inclusive and Sustainable Agri-Food Systems in Africa”   The day…

Project Title: Local Authorities Citizen Engagement (LACE) Organization: Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) Introduction The Local Accountability and Citizen Engagement (LACE) project, spearheaded by the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET), aims to empower citizens, particularly informal traders, in tracking public expenditure and promoting transparency…