VISET is a union of informal economy workers formed to spearhead the social and economic transformation by championing their quest to earn livelihoods
Zimbabwe
Joined September 2015
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In partnership with Dialogue on Shelter, we recently held a Peer-to-Peer learning exchange with informal traders in Harare and other relevant stakeholders. Issues included infrastructure deficits, insecure tenure, and high market fees. @cityofharare2 @MoLGPWZim @accountlabzw – at Harare, Zimbabwe
Team Leader @samwadzai had the honour of representing informal economy associations at the Zimbabwe TNF Global Summit held in Victoria Falls recently. Samuel spoke on the need for inclusion of the sector's views in policy formulation if inclusive growth was to be attained. – at Harare, Zimbabwe
Join in on this topical national issue, as informal sector associations give their views on alternative courses of action that can be implemented to bring order in our local authorities. @citezw @SkyzMetroFM @zcieazim @NewsDayZimbabwe @samwadzai @UKinZimbabwe @PlanZimbabwe – at Harare, Zimbabwe
'Displacement produces an empty pavement. Formalisation produces a registered trader with a stall, a licence, a bank account and a contribution history.'
spikedmedia.co.zw/zimbabwes-… @samwadzai @JMafume @cityofharare2 @mpslswzim @MoLGPWZim @CorahOnline @accountlabzw @PlanZimbabwe – at Harare, Zimbabwe
The journey to formalisation of the informal economy will entail us to engage with all stakeholders in the national economy. To that end, team leader @samwadzai will give an address at the @EMCOZ_Zim annual conference. @ZctuZimbabwe @mpslswzim – at Harare, Zimbabwe
Grateful for @ParliamentZim for heeding the call, and to you colleagues for the hardwork invested in ensuring that #UCDW is recognised, reduced, represented, redistributed, and rewarded! – at Harare, Zimbabwe
Parliament has adopted a motion calling for #UCDW to be recognised in national policy and economic planning, with MPs saying the burden falls disproportionately on women and girls and limits their access to education, paid work and leadership.
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Our recent attendance at the Zimbabwe Labour and Employment Summit 2026 was an opportunity to strengthen relationships with government, organised labour, business membership organisations, and others in the informal sector ecosystem. @mpslswzim
visetonline.org/participatio… – at Harare, Zimbabwe
We took the opportunity of our participation at #SADCPEOPLESSUMMIT2026 to bring a spotlight on Unpaid Care and Domestic Work, and the nexus between Climate and Care. @ZIMCODD1 @samwadzai @ActionAidZim @FundacionAVINA @OxfaminSAF – at Harare, Zimbabwe
VISET at the SADC Peoples Summit 2026
From the streets of Harare to the region's decision making tables informal traders are bearing the brunt of a polycrisis. Mounting debt, deepening inequality, violent conflicts, resource extraction that dispossesses communities, and
a climate crisis all destroys or threaten their means of survival.
This week, VISET joins civil society voices from across Southern Africa under the theme ,Strengthening People's Solidarity in a Polycrisis of Debt, Inequality, Conflict, Extravisim and Climate Change.
Much appreciation to the Ministry of Public Service Labour and Social Welfare for convening such an inclusive gathering. Only through having all voices represented, can there be meaningful policy formulation and buy in! – at Harare, Zimbabwe
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I was privileged to participate in the Zim Labour & Employment Summit held in Byo, an important platform bringing together Govt, organised labour, employers, development partners & other stakeholders to reflect on the future of work and Zimbabwe’s labour & employment landscape.
On this day, as we pay tribute to the fallen heroes, we call upon the nation to harness our collective energy in the new war for economic prosperity, health, social protection, and decent work for all! @inewohinfo @SthrnAfrcaTrust @OxfaminZim @mwacsmed – at Harare, Zimbabwe
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Thank you VISET team for amplifying this message. Building an inclusive economy begins with recognising & investing in every worker, especially those in the informal economy. The Formalisation Strategy is an opportunity to translate that commitment into meaningful action.
The strength of a nation is measured by it's ability to recognise, respect, and invest in the dignity and potential of every worker, said @samwadzai at the launch of the National Formalisation Strategy. @mpslswzim @ledrizim @iloharare facebook.com/share/p/1cRuXSe…
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#HappeningNow| Cross-Border Informal Traders Training Workshop
The Vendors Initiative for Social and Economic Transformation (VISET) in collaboration with Amnesty International Zimbabwe is currently hosting a training workshop for selected cross-border informal traders at Bulawayo Club.
The workshop is equipping traders with valuable knowledge on cross-border trade regulations,human rights documentation, market access opportunities, business growth, and networking to help build sustainable businesses.
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The rights of cross-border traders need to be upheld in pursuit of decent work for all says @samwadzai at our Bulawayo #ICBT campaign meeting. The campaign is part of our partnership with @amnesty_zim whose research identified rights literacy as a key advocacy issue @OxfaminZim – at Bulawayo, Zimbabwe
The strength of a nation is measured by it's ability to recognise, respect, and invest in the dignity and potential of every worker, said @samwadzai at the launch of the National Formalisation Strategy. @mpslswzim @ledrizim @iloharare facebook.com/share/p/1cRuXSe… – at Harare, Zimbabwe
Through support from the Climate and Care Initiative Fund we were privileged to attend #UNFCCC in Bonn Germany from the 10th to 18th of June, where we gave voice to the challenges communities face in the wake of climate change.#climatecrisis #ClimateAction #SB64 @FundacionAVINA – at Harare, Zimbabwe
visetonline.org/mutare-infor…. On Thursday the 11th of June, VISET in partnership with Amnesty International Zimbabwe, convened a capacity-strengthening dialogue in Mutare under the Informal Cross-Border Trade Campaign. @amnesty_zim
