Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organisation

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The Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organisation (BVTO) envisages an inclusive local economy that recognises and enables MSMEs and informal traders to have sustainable livelihoods so that they become key contributors to economic growth and development.

As we commemorated , we reflected on our current situation as The City of Bulawayo!
23/03/2026

As we commemorated , we reflected on our current situation as The City of Bulawayo!


Today we celebrate Kwanele Moyo, a dedicated development practitioner and a Friedrich Ebert Stiftung alumna, with over a...
23/03/2026

Today we celebrate Kwanele Moyo, a dedicated development practitioner and a Friedrich Ebert Stiftung alumna, with over a decade of experience in civil society, driving youth empowerment and inclusive development initiatives.

She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Publishing and Media Studies, as well as a Master of Science Honours in Development Studies—an academic foundation that continues to inform her work at the intersection of research, policy, and community impact.

Kwanele has played a pivotal role in transforming the lives of hundreds of young people through her leadership in the Safe and Inclusive Cities (SAIC) Project, funded by Plan International Zimbabwe. Through this work, she has championed safer urban spaces and created opportunities for youth to actively participate in shaping their communities.

Beyond program implementation, Kwanele has contributed to critical knowledge production in Zimbabwe’s development space. She is a contributor to research publications such as Assessment of the Informal Economy in Zimbabwe and Youth Active Citizenship for Decent Jobs, helping to shape conversations around youth inclusion, economic participation, and policy development.

Her work reflects a deep commitment to empowering young people not only as beneficiaries, but as active agents of change—leaders capable of influencing systems and redefining their futures.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Kwanele Moyo for her leadership, intellect, and dedication to building inclusive, youth-driven communities.

Her favourite quote: “Dwell on today's opportunity, not on yesterday's blunder.”

Real protection for real hustlers. ❤️
23/03/2026

Real protection for real hustlers. ❤️

Today we celebrate Loveness Bepete, a young and innovative humanitarian worker passionate about youth economic empowerme...
20/03/2026

Today we celebrate Loveness Bepete, a young and innovative humanitarian worker passionate about youth economic empowerment 🌟. She's a proud Green Transition Officer for the TVET Solar Installation and House Wiring Program, funded by Plan International Zimbabwe, empowering scores of young men and women with solar installation and house wiring skills for a sustainable future.

As a champion of green transition, Loveness believes in creating opportunities for young people, especially women, to thrive in the energy sector.

With experience working with esteemed organizations like Plan International Zimbabwe , Lead Trust Zimbabwe, and Repssi Zimbabwe, Loveness has mentored young entrepreneurs, enabling them to start and grow successful green businesses. She's witnessed young women breaking stereotypes in male-dominated trades, earning decent incomes, and contributing to their communities.

Her work bridges the gap between social norms and economic opportunities, proving young people can drive positive change with the right skills and support.

Her favourite quote: "Empowering young women is not just a choice, it's a necessity for a brighter tomorrow" - Eleanor Roosevelt. She's lived by this mantra, driving change in different communities.

Throughout Women’s Month, we are profiling the dedicated women working at BVTO who bring our mission to life.Debrah Muka...
18/03/2026

Throughout Women’s Month, we are profiling the dedicated women working at BVTO who bring our mission to life.

Debrah Mukasa is a dedicated activist in the informal sector and one of the founding members of the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organisation (BVTO). With over two decades of experience in civil society, having begun her journey in 2001, she has remained a consistent and courageous voice for vendors and marginalized communities.

Her advocacy is deeply rooted in lived experience, having worked as a vendor herself and understanding firsthand the realities, challenges, and resilience of those in the informal economy. Over the years, she has strengthened her impact through training in legal arbitration of vendor-related issues through the Zimbabwe Chamber of the Informal Economy Associations (ZCIEA/ZCTU contextually), as well as training in basic counselling, equipping her to support both the rights and wellbeing of the communities she serves.

Debrah has worked with organisations such as the Women’s Institute of Leadership Development and has been recognised by institutions including Emthonjeni Women’s Forum and ZIMCODD for her unwavering commitment to community advocacy and empowerment.

One of her most notable milestones came when she met with President Emmerson Mnangagwa, representing the Matabeleland informal sector. This moment was not just symbolic, but a reflection of decades of persistent advocacy that carried the voices of vendors into national spaces of decision-making.

Beyond policy and representation, Debrah is passionate about shifting mindsets within the informal sector. She actively encourages vendors to invest in their health and wellness, challenging the norm of prioritising funeral contributions over living well and sustaining livelihoods.

This Women’s Month, we celebrate Debrah Mukasa for her resilience, leadership, and lifelong dedication to amplifying the voices of informal traders and building stronger, healthier communities.

Throughout Women’s Month, we are profiling the dedicated women working at BVTO who bring our mission to life.Bakani Ncub...
17/03/2026

Throughout Women’s Month, we are profiling the dedicated women working at BVTO who bring our mission to life.

Bakani Ncube is a seasoned development practitioner with over 15 years of experience in civil society, dedicated to uplifting communities and driving sustainable change. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Development Studies and a Master’s in Development Studies, and is a certified Business Trainer under the International Labour Organization (ILO), specializing in Start and Improve Your Business and Sustainable Resilience Enterprise programs.

A skilled facilitator in community engagement, Bakani currently serves as Project Lead at the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organisation (BVTO), where her leadership continues to shape impactful initiatives.

Among her notable contributions, she led the development and construction of the Nkulumane Fruit and Vegetables Wholesale Market under the Urban Resilience Safe Markets Project, funded by DCA and UNDP. She also spearheaded the Market Aggregation Linking Markets and Innovation Project, funded by We Effect, which supports both rural and urban communities.

Her favourite quote: "Our fingerprints do not fade from the lives we touch”

This Women’s Month, we celebrate her unwavering commitment, leadership, and the lasting impact she has made within the organisation and the communities she serves.

In line with the BVTO aim to continue to improve the quality of life for and in The City of Bulawayo, we work closel...
16/03/2026

In line with the BVTO aim to continue to improve the quality of life for and in The City of Bulawayo, we work closely with of all ages within their journey.

Olga Chifamba is one of our members, who has benefited from the Plan International Zimbabwe funded training, conducted in partnership with .

We are very proud of how she and other members have grown beyond our interventions and are now actively using the skills and we gave them. Olga co-founded ECOWATT, a solar installation and house-wiring company with a group of 3 other young people. Kudos to her and other young women thriving to make their dreams work!

We have kickstarted the Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe funded and Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa supporte...
12/03/2026

We have kickstarted the Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe funded and Hivos Regional Office Southern Africa supported and trainings in The City of Bulawayo. This group of will be taken through practical and theory of these processes ensuring they receive necessary skills to cascade to peers and their at large.

As we bring to the city, we also embark on a journey to uplift these people's produce and take it the world.



Today, the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organization is conducting a Training of Trainers ( T o T ) on Sexual and Reprod...
11/03/2026

Today, the Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Organization is conducting a Training of Trainers ( T o T ) on Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR) and Comprehensive Sexuality Education (CSE) under the Safe and Inclusive Cities Project, funded by Plan International Zimbabwe - facilitated by ZNFPC

The objective is to train 10 peer educators from Mzilikazi and Pumula, who will then share this knowledge with 190 students enrolled in various skills training programs. The main objective of SRHR and CSE training is to equip youths with information, education, and life skills to adopt and maintain positive health behaviors, ultimately improving their sexual and reproductive health status.

The training aims to increase knowledge and utilization of integrated HIV prevention, SRHR, and SGBV services, focusing on out-of-school youths in communities. By empowering youths with accurate information, the project seeks to reduce teenage pregnancies, school dropouts, drug abuse, and gender-based violence.

With Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉
10/03/2026

With Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe – I just got recognised as one of their top fans! 🎉

Thank you for the continued support Embassy of the Netherlands in ZimbabweIt is through partners such as yourselves that...
09/03/2026

Thank you for the continued support Embassy of the Netherlands in Zimbabwe

It is through partners such as yourselves that we continue to bring alive the hopes and dreams of as in The City of Bulawayo and beyond👏👏👏.

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Corner Fife Street And 11th Avenue
Bulawayo

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Monday 08:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00
Thursday 08:00 - 17:00
Friday 08:00 - 17:00

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