Abstract
The economic experiences of single mothers working in the informal economy receives little attention in public policy debates and social development transformative interventions. This study qualitatively explored the economic experiences of eight single mothers who worked in the informal economy in Zimbabwe. Using African feminism, the authors present their biographical profiles and discuss three key themes: financial hardships, social discrimination and safety nets. The paper concludes with some considerations for harnessing the valuable contributions made by single mothers to the informal economy.