Vendors and informal traders are often scapegoated for the decline of large retailers, but this narrative does not reflect the reality. Most vendors are selling simply to survive, earning less than US$200. If they were formal employees, they would still fall below the tax threshold. While a few large informal retailers thrive, the majority of vendors face low sales, shrinking margins, and a challenging, policed environment. Most tuckshops are small and struggle to compete. Join our WhatsApp Channel for more insights: https://whatsapp.com/channel/0029Va7TvgnFSAtC7qL6Vi3x #informaltrade #vendors #zimbabwe