informal economy
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Youth Empowerment
The Waiting Room is Full: It is Time to Build Your Own Door
For many young people in Matabeleland, the search for formal employment has become a long wait with no guarantee of…
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Uncategorized
Licence Reforms Bring Relief for Small Businesses
A government overhaul of business licence fees is sparking cautious optimism among Matabeleland’s traders and small business owners. Many say…
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Social Justice
Night Vending ban triggers backlash
Zimbabwe has banned night vending in all cities, citing public health and security concerns. Vendors and lawyers warn the move…
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Governance
How Omalaytsha navigate tax evasion at Zimbabwe’s borders
Along Zimbabwe’s Beitbridge and Ramakgwebana borders, Omalaytsha—informal transporters—are fueling a booming underground economy. This investigative piece exposes how they navigate…
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Women, children, and gender
Women cross-border traders face abuse, exploitation
Zimbabwe’s women cross-border traders are being harassed, extorted, and sexually abused by state officials, says Amnesty International’s 2025 report. As…
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