Innovation hub for Byo young informal traders

Executive director of Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association Mr Michael Ndiweni Senior Business Reporter Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Trust Association (BVTA) is seeking to partner with Bulawayo City council with a view of establishing an innovation hub for young informal traders at Mzilikazi Recreation Centre.The proposal comes as the vendor association is embarking on a new project aimed at promoting decent income opportunities and improving the livelihoods of young informal traders.“On behalf of Bulawayo Vendors and Traders Association, I would like to request for the usage of the Mzilikazi Recreation Centre as an Innovation Hub for young informal traders.“The organisation will be embarking on a new project which aims at promoting decent income opportunities and improving the livelihoods of young informal traders.

Mr Ndiweni said the project comes up with measures, solutions and technical support for young informal traders.BVTA is a membership body of vendors and informal traders in Bulawayo that assists its members to establish profitable microenterprises enabling them to secure their jobs, earn more money and live better lives.