What the President said about vendors

Source: What the President said about vendors | The Sunday Mail

The Government is ready to engage with vendors and the informal sector

Formalisation aims to bring order, not to threaten livelihoods

The informal sector is vital to Zimbabwe’s economy

The Government seeks to improve the business environment for vendors

All sectors must contribute positively to national development

Free and frank dialogue is needed for formalisation and integration

A framework balancing urban order and vendor livelihoods is required

Vendors must conduct trade in an orderly and respectful manner

Discourages night vending

Municipal police to stop vendor harassment

Vendors must prevent criminal activity, including drug trafficking, within their sector

Government commitments:

Provide decent work spaces

Provide micro-finance and training

Streamline licensing and permits