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Zimbabwe gears up for festive season road safety campaign
As the festive season nears, the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has announced enhanced measures to curb road traffic accidents, addressing public concerns about the surge in roa...Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 13:02hrs | 80 | by Staff reporter
Fatal motorcycle accident involving bull
Guruve, Zimbabwe - A tragic motorcycle accident claimed the life of 25-year-old David Girafa yesterday [November 13] in Guruve.According to Acting Mashonaland Central police spokesperson Serge...Published: 14 Nov 2024 at 18:55hrs | 1358 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Zimbabwe loses 5 lives everyday in traffic accidents
At least five people die everyday in traffic accidents across the country, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona has said."Road traffic injuries are a leading cause of...Published: 19 May 2023 at 20:44hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe moots Road Accident Fund
Government is mooting the establishment of a Road Accident Fund (RAF) which is aimed at minimising the effects of traffic accidents on the citizenry and the proposal was tabled to traffic stakeholders...Published: 10 Oct 2022 at 18:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe road carnage claiming 5 people every day
Five people die through road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe every day while the country loses US$406 million per year to the carnage, Transport and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona has ...Published: 16 Sep 2022 at 19:00hrs | 73 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabweans resort to bikes amid soaring fuel prices
SOARING fuel costs and the economic crunch in Zimbabwe are leading people to switch to using bicycles as their main mode of transport.Over the past year, the country has seen petrol prices jum...Published: 04 Jun 2022 at 19:54hrs | | by Staff reporter
9 people hit by trains in one month
THE National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has expressed concern over the increasing incidences of people being hit by trains, as well as suicidal cases along the railway systems after nine incidents inv...Published: 10 Apr 2022 at 08:15hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe records worst road accidents mortality rate in the Sadc region
AT least five people die in road traffic accidents every 24 hours in Zimbabwe, giving the country the worst mortality rate in the Sadc region, with the Plumtree highway as one of the hotspots....Published: 14 Jan 2022 at 05:18hrs | 7 | by Staff reporter
Victoria Falls wants more bicycles than cars in CBD
Victoria Falls could soon be the first "green city" in the country with more bicycles than cars in the city centre.Pedestrians and electric cars will also be part of the new normal in the envi...Published: 05 Jan 2022 at 05:52hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches local forex remittance platform
State owned mobile network operator NetOne has launched a money transfer service, OneMoney Remit, which will enable locals to send foreign currency across the country.OneMoney Remit was launch...Published: 30 Nov 2021 at 05:30hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
NetOne launches domestic remittance service
State-owned telecommunications service provider, NetOne, has launched OneMoney Remit, a domestic remittance service that is expected to contribute to Government's financial inclusion drive.Acc...Published: 28 Nov 2021 at 07:44hrs | 8 | by Staff reporter
Bikers converge in Victoria Falls
THE Zimfreeriders Motor Cycle Club is set to hold its Victoria Falls Motor Bike Rally starting today and finishing on Sunday.Dubbed The Brave Hearts, this ride will be the longest inland ride ...Published: 21 Sep 2021 at 21:54hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Harare launches crackdown on bicycle, dog owners
HARARE City Council (HCC) has launched a crackdown on bicycle and dog owners, demanding that they buy licences in an effort to increase revenue inflows.The annual licence fees on bicycles were...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 07:09hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter
Harare residents to pay dog, bicycle fees
Harare residents who own at least a dog and a bicycle will now have to fork out an extra $2 500 on their bills, with the figure rising if one has additional dogs or bicycles.Latest figures ava...Published: 03 Jun 2021 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean man sentenced to two life terms for SA murders
"He is a cruel and cold-hearted individual who shows no remorse."Judge Judith Cloete slapped the convicted murderer known as "the Table Mountain killer" with two life sentences in the Cape Tow...Published: 30 Jan 2021 at 05:53hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Flash floods hit Bulawayo suburbs
FLASH floods yesterday hit parts of Bulawayo resulting in several houses and some roads being waterlogged following a heavy downpour that pounded the entire city for hours. The floods hit part...Published: 08 Dec 2020 at 06:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga wary of Covid-19 second wave threat
VICE President Dr Constantino Chiwenga yesterday warned of the possibility of the country being hit by a second wave of Covid-19, saying ignorance, denial and wishful thinking could lead to more death...Published: 14 Nov 2020 at 05:23hrs | | by Staff reporter
4 Types of Japan Racing Betting
In Japan, gambling is illegal in general. Casinos aren't supported to the fullest. And that's why there are some activities that are similar to gambling that the government supports. These are called ...Published: 03 Sep 2020 at 14:09hrs | 17 | by Staff Writer
Tour de Tuli expedition underway
THE annual three nations' Tour de Tuli tourism expedition roared into life yesterday with visitors drawn from different countries across the globe participating. The event is held in the Great...Published: 24 Jul 2019 at 08:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Use of bicycles and decongestion of the CBD
Recently the new Minister of Energy suggested that the use of bicycles could alleviate the fuel shortage in the country. But the fact is that the use of bicycles is another venture of going-back-to-th...Published: 11 Jun 2019 at 09:22hrs | | by Eng Bernard Musarurwa
Harare descends on cyclists, demands licenses
The Harare City Council has warned cyclists to license their bicycles or risk arrest. City spokesperson Mr Michael Chideme told The Herald that it was still mandatory to license bicycles. "Bic...Published: 04 Feb 2019 at 22:57hrs | | by Staff reporter
Defensive driving training should be made compulsory
Official statistics show that most of the traffic road accidents recorded in Zimbabwe have been due to human error.Despite commendable efforts by various players including the Vehicle Inspecti...Published: 06 Jan 2019 at 17:54hrs | 3 | by Jeffrey Muvundusi
Zimbabwe reels from spike in fatal accidents
MOTORISTS and other road users have been urged to exercise extra caution during the forthcoming festive season to prevent loss of lives through accidents.Three weeks ago, 33 people were burnt ...Published: 09 Dec 2018 at 07:13hrs | | by Staff reporter
Chiwenga rescues stranded family
Vice-President Constantino Chiwenga has come to the rescue of the family of a Zimbabwean cyclist who was found dead in Belgium by helping to source funds for the repatriation of his body.Abel ...Published: 22 Apr 2018 at 10:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Drunk driver hits cycling schoolboys from behind, flees scene on foot
A Guruve driver allegedly hit two children on bicycles from behind before fleeing the scene on foot leaving his car.Sources close to investigations allege the vehicle, a Toyota Ipsum - registr...Published: 02 Sep 2017 at 13:06hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Motorbrike crashes into tractor, two seriously injured
Two people were seriously injured when a motorbike they were riding collided with a tractor at Forester D Estate in Mvurwi Mashonaland Central yesterday.Sources privy to the development allege...Published: 20 May 2017 at 19:26hrs | 1 | by Simbarashe Sithole
Cyclist murdered, body dumped at roadside
A MAN from Bulawayo has been found dead along Siyephambili Drive in Bellevue suburb after allegedly being murdered while cycling home.The man, whose identity could not be established immed...Published: 16 Jan 2017 at 05:42hrs | | by Staff reporter
Cyclists to pay parking fees
Cyclists and motorists in Burundi's capital Bujumbura are being forced to pay parking fees for the first time.This is the latest move by the government to raise money after Western donors ...Published: 02 Nov 2016 at 11:17hrs | | by BBC
Human error a cause of many road traffic accidents
A number of innocent people are being killed daily in road traffic accidents emanating from human error.According to the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe 93, 4 percent of road accidents are ...Published: 29 Oct 2016 at 08:32hrs | | by Simbarashe Sithole
Police explain road block policy
The motoring public is not happy with the frequency and spacing of police road blocks.In our continuing campaign to bring the spotlight on traffic policing, we this week give you responses by ...Published: 12 Jun 2016 at 08:46hrs | | by Garikai Mazara
ZLHR clarifies on new traffic laws
The Zimbabwe Lawyers for Human Rights (ZLHR) has sought to clarify traffic laws in relation to the newly announced offences and spot fines.ZLHR Communications officer Kumbirai Mafunda sa...Published: 23 Jan 2016 at 04:41hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Unroadworthy cars banned
GOVERNMENT has banned, with immediate effect, the driving of all motor vehicles whose conditions endanger other road users, while public service vehicles and heavy trucks are now required to be fitted...Published: 17 Dec 2015 at 05:18hrs | | by Freeman Razemba
Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe gives Festive Season warning against accidents.
The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe has advertised warning information to motorists, pedestrians and cyclists against festive season accidents in a bid to stop road carnage along the country's high...Published: 24 Nov 2015 at 15:32hrs | | by Stephen Jakes
Mbombela cyclists to hit Bulawayo
An event bound to be the biggest, most innovative and fun filled event to raise funds for charity is set to hit the streets of Bulawayo over this festive season.A group of Zimbabweans based in...Published: 17 Nov 2015 at 16:54hrs | 29 | by Staff Reporter
Civic organisation consortium in climate change cycling campaign
A consortium of civic organisations in Zimbabwe and other East and Southern Africa Countries are embarked in the campaign against climate change through a 70 days cycling event which includes the nati...Published: 05 Oct 2015 at 10:14hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Zimbabwe buses used as smuggling conduits
The Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA) has expressed concern with the increase of cases where buses are used to smuggle commercial cargo and restricted goods into the country through Beitbridge Border...Published: 03 Oct 2015 at 09:30hrs | | by Thupeyo Muleya
Zim Council of Churches in Climate change campaigns
Zimbabwe Council of Churches has revealed that it is part of the Pan African coordinating team in the 'We-Have-Faith: Act Now for Climate Justice' campaign running in Southern and East Africa, and the...Published: 21 Sep 2015 at 07:25hrs | 1 | by Stephen Jakes
Zimbabwe: Africa's best-kept secret?
I don't know what I was expecting when I arrived in Zimbabwe. It certainly wasn't to land in the most developed country I had ever visited in Africa aside from South Africa (and I have been in quite a...Published: 27 Feb 2015 at 09:50hrs | | by Anna Rosenberg
Zimbabwe to gazette new road signs
Zimbabwe will soon gazette new road regulation signs in line with an agreement to improve road safety reached by the 15-member Southern African Development Community regional bloc, the country's t...Published: 17 Feb 2015 at 17:46hrs | 1 | by APA
Bulawayo's top cyclists prepare for Botswana race
BULAWAYO'S top cyclist Nkulumo Dube will on February 21 lead a five-member team to compete in a race in Gaberone, Botswana. The five cyclists - Rob Sinclair, Lungisani Khumalo, Andrew Chikwana, Dub...Published: 02 Feb 2015 at 05:50hrs | 1 | by Sports Reporter
Age limit cut off for drivers proposed
THE National Professional Drivers Association yesterday proposed that people over the age of 90 should be banned from driving on the country's roads.At a meeting held in Bulawayo to discuss th...Published: 04 Sep 2014 at 07:04hrs | | by Oswell Moyo
Two wheelers, a Sustainable Transport Alternative
Only those who have never been affected by the consequences of the chaotic operations of commuter omnibuses can fight from their corner. My horrific experience with the commuter omnibus recently g...Published: 12 Jun 2014 at 11:02hrs | | by Tafara Shumba
Govt to investigate racist ZRP officer
Government has said it will investigate a police officer from Matobo District of Matabeleland South who was found racially harassing white cyclists.MDC-T Senator Sithembile Mlotshwa raised...Published: 23 May 2014 at 15:57hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZRP acquire traffic cameras
The Zimbabwe Republic Police have acquired state-of-the art equipment to monitor motorists who pass through red traffic lights at controlled intersections in and around Harare. Chief police sp...Published: 27 Jan 2014 at 07:56hrs | | by Staff reporter
Pedestrians to be jailed for crossing red robots
Pedestrians who do not use designated crossing points or pass through red traffic lights will be jailed for up to six months or made to pay a $20 fine starting next year as part of the provisions...Published: 26 Jan 2014 at 20:50hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe to align road rules with Sadc - TSCZ
The Zimbabwe Traffic Safety Council (TSCZ) said government will soon introduce four-way stop intersections at which all vehicles will be compelled to stop on approaching, and replace road signs to com...Published: 31 Dec 2013 at 01:56hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Pedestrians to be jailed for crossing red traffic lights
Pedestrians who do not use designated crossing points or pass through red traffic lights will be jailed for up to six months or made to pay a US$20 fine starting next year as part of the provisions o...Published: 27 Dec 2013 at 17:45hrs | | by Staff Reporter
TB Joshua's neighbours convert homes to hotels
Many residential buildings in Ikotun-Egbe on the outskirts of Lagos have been converted to hotels and inns because of the presence of the Synagogue of all Nations Church, writes 'NONYE BEN-NWANKWO...Published: 17 Aug 2013 at 13:56hrs | | by Nonye Ben-Nwankwo
Courage of Beatrice Mtetwa captured in film
Beatrice Mtetwa grew up on a Swaziland farm with nearly 50 siblings. An average day involved waking at 4am, working in the maize fields, preparing breakfast for her family, walking barefoot to sch...Published: 19 Jun 2013 at 06:19hrs | 1 | by guardian.co.uk
US ambassadors in Zimbabwe, Zambia tourism promotion ride
United States ambassadors to Zimbabwe and Zambia, Bruce Wharton and Mark Storella, will embark on a cross-border bike ride to promote international tourism, economic growth, and wildlife conservation ...Published: 18 May 2013 at 05:03hrs | | by Staff reporter
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