VISET: Silencing journalists erases vendors’ voices
In its statement, VISET said media repression left vendors, cross-border traders and other marginalised groups defenceless against harassment, forced eviction and exclusion from policymaking.
By Nhau Mangirazi
May. 4, 2026
Govt losing war against defiant Harare vendors
This admission comes in the wake of numerous failed directives from Local Government minister Daniel Garwe, who has repeatedly ordered local authorities to clear the vendors.
By Kenneth Nyangani
May. 3, 2026
Beitbridge border rules spark chaos
This turmoil follows the implementation of Statutory Instrument 59 of 2026, which consolidated import regulations on March 25.
By Nizbert Moyo
Apr. 19, 2026
ED will not leave power: Vendors4 ED
THE Patriotic Vendors for Economic Development (Vendors4ED) has pledged to ensure that President Emmerson Mnangagwa remains in power beyond 2028
By Silas Nkala
Mar. 10, 2026
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
