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…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) wish to express profound concern regarding the recent flooding incidents that have severely impacted the Central Business Districts (CBDs) of major towns in Zimbabwe, particularly in Harare. These floods have caused significant disruptions to business operations and have posed serious risks…

Dear Valued VISET Members and Stakeholders,  As we approach the festive season, we would like to take a moment to reflect on the tremendous journey we have shared throughout the year and inform you that VISET will be closing for the holidays from Wednesday, December 17, 2025, to Wednesday, January…

On 25 November 2025, the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) proudly partnered with Amnesty International Zimbabwe to launch a significant campaign titled ‘Decent Work as a Human Right for Women Informal Cross-Border Traders in Zimbabwe.’ The launch event attracted a wide range of stakeholders, emphasizing the importance…

The Gweru Informal Economy Working Group (IEWG) successfully completed its Governance and Leadership Capacity Building Workshop on October 24, 2025 in Gweru. This pivotal event is part of the “Organizing Informal Economy for Inclusive Transformation” (OIEIT) project being implemented by the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation VISET in…

On October 9, 2025, the Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) and the Labour and Economic Development Research Institute of Zimbabwe (LEDRIZ) convened a significant Policy Dialogue on Taxation in the Informal economy at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. This dialogue brought together a diverse group of key stakeholders…