Understanding Zim’s trade realities

Daniel Garwe, recently announced a ban on the importation and sale of second-hand goods, along with a prohibition on night vending on urban streets and corridors.
By Believe Guta Aug. 19, 2025

Councils fail to meet performance targets

Out of 32 urban local authorities, none attained its set targets, with 16% of them falling outside recommended values.
By Brent Shamu and Sharon Zebra Aug. 19, 2025

Of inept government, clueless opposition

“The importation and selling of second-hand clothing is banned, and consequently, street and night vending activities are equally banned. The time to act is now, not later.”
By Paidamoyo Muzulu Aug. 16, 2025

Between compliance and survival: Understanding Zim’s trade realities

This move has sparked intense discussion, as it touches on the long-standing tension between formal and informal trading in our economy.
By Believe Guta Aug. 11, 2025

Garwe reads riot act to Beitbridge council

Garwe accused councillors of greed, remaining in perpetual election mode and being rogue, forgetting their mandate and oath to serve the people.
By Rex Mphisa Aug. 11, 2025
Premium

Vendor ban: ZCTU calls out govt

ZCTU expressed concern over a directive issued by Local Government and Public Works minister Daniel Garwe banning night and street vending, including the
By Kudzai Mufushwa Aug. 11, 2025

Banning used clothes, vending not the solution

Garwe justified his ban by saying vending – especially at night – was fuelling illegal activities, crippling formal businesses and eroding urban order.
By The Standard Aug. 10, 2025
Premium

Harare readies for fresh demolitions, evictions

No timeline has been given for the evictions, but Mafume talked tough against illegal structures.
By Gracious Daniel Aug. 10, 2025

Zim’s informal sector needs empathetic policies — not ill thought-out blanket bans

THE government  announced a ban on the importation and sale of second-hand clothes, as well as street and night vending.
By Newsday Aug. 7, 2025