Beyond the Lights: The Hidden Hazards of Holiday Trading
Article by Nancy Likilipa and Uthman Kaisi As the holiday season brightens urban streets across Zimbabwe and Malawi, a familiar surge of activity returns. Informal traders, the backbone of local economies, line pavements with goods, hoping to harness the festive rush for crucial earnings. Yet behind this vibrant scene lies a stark reality of vulnerability, […]
Street Vendors Day 2025: Why Recognition and Human Rights are Essential for Informal Economy Workers
A Global Affirmation of Struggle and Solidarity Every November 14th, the world unites to celebrate International Street Vendors Day. This is a moment forged in solidarity by StreetNet International to honor the immense contributions of street and market vendors worldwide. This day is more than a celebration but rather it is a global reaffirmation of […]
The Impact of Harassment on Informal Economy Workers in Zimbabwe
In March 2025, the Zimbabwean government issued an ultimatum: the street vendors had to be removed from the streets. But through their union they continue to stand up for their right to a dignified living, free from violence.
