Massive exodus from Vendors 4ED to new outfit
The departure of vendors underscores a growing backlash against former national chairperson Samora Chisvo, whose leadership was expelled over alleged diversion of empowerment funds
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 17, 2026
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Zanu PF affiliate incites chaos in Bulawayo
Last month, during a full council meeting, Bulawayo's Ward 3 councillor, Mxolisi Mahlangu, expressed concern over the increasing number of illegal vendors.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 8, 2026
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US$125k empowerment fund theft forces Vendors4ED to change name
The leaders of the organisation said they changed the name because the previous one had been contaminated after the former leaders misused the empowerment funds.
By Silas Nkala
Feb. 7, 2026
Harare City, vendors headed for another showdown
HARARE mayor Jacob Mafume has warned members of the municipal police that inconsistent enforcement of regulations will not be tolerated, adding that vendors who defy rules will face repercussions.
By Gracious Daniel
Jan. 20, 2026
Vendors 4ED members loot empowerment funds
Zanu PF Bindura commissariat department and the party’s Mashonaland Central provincial executive, the Vendors 4ED leadership announced Chibaya’s immediate suspension.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 16, 2026
Bitter fallout over Zanu PF cash handouts in Bulawayo
Jonas Chiro was appointed as the new Bulawayo provincial chairperson to lead the provincial structure pending further investigations.
By Silas Nkala
Jan. 15, 2026
The regime is celebrating mediocrity
If anything the performance of the regime this year, like all previous years under Scarfmore, was a dismal failure.
By Doctor Stop It
Dec. 21, 2025
NewsDay cartoon November 20, 2025 edition
NewsDay cartoon November 20, 2025 edition
By The Watcher
Nov. 20, 2025
Confrontation with vendors reflects policy failure
Vendors, young and old, are chased through the streets by municipal police officers, tripped, shoved and hauled onto open trucks like criminals.
By Eddie Zvinonzwa
Nov. 14, 2025
