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Glen View Area 8 fires: Time for viable, sustainable solutions!
On September 8 2022, the informal economy fraternity woke up to the devastating news of yet another fire outbreak at the Glen View Area 8 Complex in Harare
By Samuel Wadzai
Sep. 30, 2022
New perspectives: Towards a more democratic informal economy governance
The government is realising the need to tap into the benefits of informal economy through taxes.
By Samuel Wadzai
Nov. 6, 2022
Reforming the Regional, Town and Country Planning Act
The aim is to make the legal and policy framework user-friendly and receptive to the integration of the informal economy
By Samuel Wadzai
Nov. 11, 2022
Part Two: Towards a more democratic informal economy governance
Drawing of master plans affects informal economy workers on all spheres and there is, therefore, need to ensure that there is adequate representation.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jan. 8, 2023
Opinion: Comparative regional case studies and best practices
Most governments have come to the realisation that, with policy and legislative support, the informal economy can become a vital cog in the development of their national economies.
By Samuel Wadzai
Feb. 3, 2023
Social dialogue and effectiveness of tripartism in Zimbabwe
Social dialogue at the national level —in other words, at the peak level — takes a variety of forms, mechanisms and names.
By Samuel Wadzai
Feb. 12, 2023
Perspectives: Tax justice in Zim’s informal economy
An accountable and functioning state with the capacity to meet the needs of its citizens must eventually depend on its own revenues to champion the country’s development agenda.
By Samuel Wadzai
Feb. 26, 2023
Tax justice in Zim’s informal economy
GLOBALLY the subject of tax justice has generated massive debate amoung academics, policymakers, politicians, human rights defenders and development partners.
By Samuel Wadzai
Mar. 1, 2023
Social protection interventions: Is Zimbabwe on the right path?
UNDP notes that it is important to promote and strengthen non-contributory benefits supported by national laws as a horizontal extension
By Samuel Wadzai
Apr. 14, 2023
The rise of informality, social protection deficit
The majority of informal sector businesses and workers face high risks due to conditions under which they work.
By Samuel Wadzai
Apr. 28, 2023
Perspectives: Transitioning from informality to formality
A good number of states have embraced and adopted the Recommendation 204 and have begun to put in motion interventions to ensure its actualisation.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jun. 18, 2023
The role of simplified trade regimes for small scale cross border traders
These limitations need to be addressed through a combination of capacity building, information sensitisation and advocacy efforts at the Sadc and Comesa regional levels.
By Samuel Wadzai
Jul. 2, 2023
New Perspectives: Speedy formalisation strategy for Zim
Formalisation also leads to access to finance and market information, thereby enabling improvements in the productivity of informal units
By Samuel Wadzai
Aug. 4, 2023
Towards a speedy, inclusive formalisation in Zim
Vendors are most vulnerable to forced eviction and denial of right to livelihood. This causes severe long-term hardships, impoverishment and other disadvantages including loss of dignity.
By Samuel Wadzai
Aug. 9, 2023
Perspectives: Inclusive cities planning for informal economy workers
In Zimbabwe, there continues to be sharp increase and expansion in the number of people that are working in the informal economy.
By Samuel Wadzai
Sep. 10, 2023
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Unmasking Mnangagwa’s ‘cronies’ in cabinet
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Sep. 17, 2023
