Reckless commuter driver sentenced in Harare

In a separate case, the Harare Magistrates Court has sentenced 32-year-old commuter omnibus driver Ruzvidzo Freedom of Hatcliffe to two years in prison for endangering public safety. Freedom was caught driving a Toyota Hiace against oncoming traffic during rush hour at the busy Second Street (Sam Nujoma) and Upper East Road intersection.

Although no injuries were reported, the court deemed his actions a "grave risk" to motorists and pedestrians. In addition to the custodial sentence, Freedom's driver's licence was cancelled, and he has been permanently banned from driving vehicles in classes 2, 4, and 5, which include minibuses, trucks, and heavy vehicles.

Road safety campaigners have repeatedly raised concerns over reckless driving in Harare, particularly by public transport operators, prompting authorities to pledge stricter enforcement to reduce accidents and improve safety on the capital's roads.