The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) warmly welcomes the announcement by the Chairperson of the Small to Medium Enterprises (SMEs) Committee, Councillor Denford Ngadziore, that the City of Harare has resolved to ring-fence a quarter of the revenue collected from trading markets for infrastructure development in markets…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) has noted the Government of Zimbabwe’s decision to revise the minimum wage structure for domestic workers, yard workers, gardeners, housekeepers, cooks, and caregivers. This development represents an important recognition of the valuable contribution made by domestic workers to households and the…

The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) welcomes the announcement by the Ministry of Finance, Economic Development and Investment Promotion inviting stakeholders to submit inputs into the 2026 Mid-Term Budget and Economic Review and the 2027 Budget Strategy Paper (BSP). As an organisation that represents and advocates for…

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…