Govt urged to prioritise informal traders
Speaking to Southern Eye yesterday, Bulawayo Streetwise Informal Traders Association director Percy Mcijo said the move had a devastating effect on families and businesses.
By Bongile Moyo
Mar. 13, 2025
Traders push for simplified licensing
The proposal is part of the association’s broader recommendations on the formalisation of the informal sector.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Mar. 7, 2025
ZCBTA calls for mass markets conversion into employment zones
Zimbabwe’s informal sector is a major driver of economic activity, contributing 80% of employment and 60% of the gross domestic product valued at over US$8 billion.
By Ashton Ndakusiya
Feb. 26, 2025
City battles night vendors menace
Bulawayo Streetwise Informal Traders Association director Percy Mcijo said his organisation was against all sorts of illegal vending, day or night.
By Jerssie Mpofu
Mar. 17, 2024
Zanu PF-linked space barons invade Byo CBD
Zanu PF Bulawayo provincial spokesperson Archibald Chiponda said he was not aware of the CBD invasions by any member of his party.
By Patricia Sibanda
Jan. 6, 2024
BVTA wins two awards
BVTA director Michael Ndiweni said the awards were “a testimony of our collective efforts as an organisation to impact and change lives”.
By Margaret Lubinda
Dec. 1, 2023
Churches overrun Byo CBD
The company, after falling into financial doldrums, applied for the much-publicised government Distressed Industries and Marginalised Areas Fund to no avail.
By Innocent Magondo
Nov. 18, 2023
BCC police pounce on vendors
Bulawayo is currently constructing the Nkulumane market which is set to reduce congestion in the CBD.
By Innocent Magondo
Sep. 18, 2023
Youth innovation hub opens in Bulawayo
The programme, he said, would, ultimately, help the youths to establish small businesses.
By Emmanuel Mpofu
Sep. 11, 2023
