The Zimbabwe Chamber of Informal Economy Association asked its members to learn the rules about their street-selling jobs. This helps them keep their stuff from being taken away by authorities. The group held a two-day class in Karoi where sellers learned important legal stuff.
ZCIEA head Wisbon Malaya told everyone at the meeting they need to know city rules. He said vendors must understand how these rules affect their daily work lives. "We want to prepare them as smart supporters for better changes in their work areas. This happens when informal workers become good talkers who know the law," Malaya explained.
Most people at the training were women and girls who sold fruits, veggies, clothes, and beauty products. Local hair stylists and barbers from Karoi also joined the classes. Jane Barrett helped run the training. She works with Women in the Informal Economy: Globalizing and Organizing as an expert.
Barrett said they created the class to teach vendors about their legal rights. She explained that they focus on making street selling more official with better workplaces. This includes easy license systems, storage spaces, clean water, bathrooms, and money help. The training also taught vendors how to talk with city leaders and officials about problems.
Barrett seemed happy about the future results. "The vendors will soon use their new skills through their picked leaders. They can talk better with city staff to find answers both sides like for selling problems," she added.
ZCIEA head Wisbon Malaya told everyone at the meeting they need to know city rules. He said vendors must understand how these rules affect their daily work lives. "We want to prepare them as smart supporters for better changes in their work areas. This happens when informal workers become good talkers who know the law," Malaya explained.
Most people at the training were women and girls who sold fruits, veggies, clothes, and beauty products. Local hair stylists and barbers from Karoi also joined the classes. Jane Barrett helped run the training. She works with Women in the Informal Economy: Globalizing and Organizing as an expert.
Barrett said they created the class to teach vendors about their legal rights. She explained that they focus on making street selling more official with better workplaces. This includes easy license systems, storage spaces, clean water, bathrooms, and money help. The training also taught vendors how to talk with city leaders and officials about problems.
Barrett seemed happy about the future results. "The vendors will soon use their new skills through their picked leaders. They can talk better with city staff to find answers both sides like for selling problems," she added.
