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284 Bulawayo motorists wanted for crossing red robots
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has released a list of 284 Bulawayo motorists caught on camera violating traffic regulations by driving through red traffic lights, as the Electronic Traffic Managem...Published: 05 Jun 2025 at 10:09hrs | 635 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwean students in Singapore for robotics competitions
Five Zimbabwean students have traveled to Singapore to participate in this year's First Global Challenge, an international robotics competition.The five team members, Tanatswa Taremba, Tinashe...Published: 10 Oct 2023 at 05:58hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter
Zimbabwe police wish it had speed trap machines and breathalyzers
Zimbabwe Police have expressed concern over an increase in road accidents countrywide caused by speeding and unlicensed drivers.Traffic police in the country is facing various challenges to mo...Published: 08 Jan 2023 at 12:55hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
Police arrest 10 000 motorists in blitz
At least 10 400 motorists have so far been arrested in the ongoing police operation named "Respect other Road Users", which is targeting those who continue flouting traffic rules and regulations....Published: 09 May 2022 at 07:03hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
Police warn drivers of unregistered vehicles
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has reiterated that all unregistered vehicles whether Government-owned or belonging to any political will be impounded during the ongoing operation aimed at restoring orde...Published: 05 May 2022 at 21:14hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police to name, shame traffic offenders
POLICE in Zimbabwe are now using the latest technology to detect and catch traffic offenders and recently they named and shamed 23 motorists who drove through red robots in Harare. This new ex...Published: 31 Aug 2021 at 06:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
Process to issue Zimbabwe passports online begins
Passport seekers will soon be able to apply for the travel document in the comfort of their homes and schedule appointments with the Registrar-General's Office online, following efforts being made to ...Published: 03 May 2021 at 06:13hrs | 12 | by Staff reporter
ZRP urges caution during rainy season
THE Zimbabwe Republic Police has warned citizens to remain vigilant and avoid risky behaviour during the upcoming rainy season in order to save lives and property.Zimbabwe was expected to start re...Published: 27 Nov 2020 at 17:15hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
'Taming the Shrew' - Deaths on our Roads
Driving in Harare and in the highways of Zimbabwe has become distressful. Recent reports of high profile road traffic deaths refer. The traffic chaos has become a 'shrew.' There is urgent need to 'tam...Published: 19 Jun 2019 at 07:53hrs | 3 | by Engineer Tororiro Isaac Chaza PMP
Road CCTVs for reckless drivers
GOVERNMENT is in the process of implementing a policy that will see closed circuit television (CCTV) systems being installed on the streets to help fight reckless driving. Home Affairs and Cul...Published: 17 Jun 2019 at 09:23hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter
VID introduces electronic learners' licence testing
Transport minister Joel Biggie Matiza yesterday launched the electronic learner's licence testing system (ELLT), which is aimed at reducing corruption in awarding of licences by the Vehicle Inspection...Published: 16 Apr 2019 at 06:52hrs | | by Staff reporter
Gweru, MSU partner in solar street lights project
GWERU City Council (GCC) has partnered Midlands State University (MSU) in a project that will result in the installation of solar powered street lights in Senga and Nehosho suburbs where most of the u...Published: 16 Mar 2019 at 05:08hrs | | by Staff reporter
One Night Stand
When we met at the bar last night, slurred speech and double vision had set in and it wouldn't have mattered to me if she had said she was a Zanu PF supporter - I still would have gone home with her. ...Published: 27 Nov 2018 at 09:18hrs | 37 | by JerÃ
Bulawayo's oldest public transport driver
HE could possibly be Bulawayo or the country's oldest "mageza" (slang for kombi driver) but George Marambakuyana (94) believes he is a Michael Schumacher of sorts.The old man is popular on the...Published: 14 Sep 2018 at 06:20hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police crack down on errant motorists
Police here have issued a stern warning to both motorists and members of the public against violating traffic rules and regulations as well as engaging in corrupt practices.The reaction by the...Published: 03 Jun 2018 at 15:30hrs | | by Staff reporter
Easter accident death toll up to 48
A TOTAL OF 48 people were killed in road traffic accidents during the Easter Holidays this year compared to 25 who died last year during the same period.National police spokesperson Senior Ass...Published: 05 Apr 2018 at 07:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter
32 killed, 163 injured in Easter holiday accidents so far
A TOTAL OF 32 people have died while 163 have been injured on the country's roads since the beginning of the Easter holidays, police have said.National Traffic spokesperson Chief Superintenden...Published: 02 Apr 2018 at 07:36hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police threaten to reintroduce metal spikes
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) last week threatened to reintroduce spikes in Harare following an increase in errant motorists who are refusing to stop at roadblocks and checkpoints. Unruly motoris...Published: 09 Oct 2017 at 10:42hrs | | by Staff Reporter
ZRP threaten to use spikes
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has threatened to bring back metal spikes in Harare following an increase in the number of errant motorists who refuse to stop at roadblocks and checkpoints when ordered t...Published: 05 Oct 2017 at 16:10hrs | | by Staff reporter
Advanced spikes not the solution
Editor,The recent announcement by Home Affairs deputy minister Obedingwa Mguni in Senate last week that police will use an advanced spike system will not solve the problems that we have on our...Published: 06 Jul 2017 at 14:31hrs | 2 | by Chikonaz
'Kombis knocked down 36 ZRP officers since January'
A total of thirty-six police officers have been knocked down by commuter omnibuses since January according to the Zimbabwe Republic Police.Speaking during a live interview on Ruvheneko on the ...Published: 15 Jun 2017 at 14:27hrs | | by Staff reporter
3 dead in car crash
THREE people travelling in a Toyota Altezza died yesterday in an accident which occurred near Chikwingwizha Seminary turn-off at the 20km peg along the Gweru-Shurugwi road.Two died on the spot...Published: 26 May 2017 at 06:59hrs | | by Staff reporter
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
Readers' reaction to police harassment
Last week, we ran a story on the frequency and spacing of road blocks and the seemingly extortionate behaviour of the police at these road blocks. The story, which was widely received, drew mixed reac...Published: 05 Jun 2016 at 11:11hrs | | by Staff reporter
$100 traffic fines comes into effect
PUNITIVE traffic fines of up to $100 come into effect today as the government steps up efforts to reduce carnage on the country's roads.Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick Chinam...Published: 31 Dec 2015 at 23:32hrs | | by Pamela Shumba
Parly approves US$100 traffic fines
Parliament has approved an increase in fines for various traffic offences from between US$5 and US$20 to a maximum US$100.The new fines become effective this Friday on New Year's day.Motor...Published: 27 Dec 2015 at 09:59hrs | 3 | by Levi Mukarati
Christmas death toll rises to 17
17 people have been killed in road accidents that occurred on the 24th and 25th of December.13 people were killed on Christmas eve while four people died on Christmas day.81 accidents ...Published: 26 Dec 2015 at 15:13hrs | | by Staff Reporter
Chinamasa spot fine illegal
The unilateral increase of spot fines by Finance Minister Patrick Chinamasa in his 2016 National Budget presentation last week could be null and void at law, unless the government moves to review the ...Published: 03 Dec 2015 at 06:25hrs | | by Staff reporter
'$100 traffic fine will promote corruption'
Motorists have castigated plans by Government to hike fines for traffic offences saying this would promote corruption within the police force.Finance and Economic Development Minister Patrick ...Published: 01 Dec 2015 at 05:32hrs | | by Abigail Mawonde
Chinamasa hikes traffic fines
Motorists are in for a fix as they now face being fined $100 for 'entering' a red traffic light.That is a massive hike from $20.The proposed new fines are with effect from 1 January 20...Published: 27 Nov 2015 at 12:10hrs | | by Thobekile Zhou
11 died over the Independence Day holiday
Police yesterday said 11 people died in separate road traffic accidents recorded over the Independence Day holiday. In a statement, national police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commission...Published: 21 Apr 2015 at 08:16hrs | | by Staff reporter
Police warn unlicensed drivers
Police have warned that they will not tolerate unlicensed drivers following the increase in accidents. Officer Commanding National Traffic Senior Assistant Commissioner Felistas Mjanga said in an inte...Published: 04 Apr 2015 at 07:41hrs | | by Staff reporter
Council installs surveillance cameras
Harare City Council is installing surveillance cameras at traffic lights in the central business district to deal with traffic offenders.The cameras will be used to identify traffic offenders,...Published: 02 Sep 2014 at 07:11hrs | | 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 | 2 | 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
Police roadblocks will not be reduced
The government yesterday said police roadblocks would not be reduced because the country did not have the necessary equipment to monitor major highways.Home Affairs secretary Melusi Matshiya t...Published: 15 May 2012 at 09:43hrs | | by Staff reporter
Clergyman arrested in high-speed chase
IN a dramatic incident, a Reformed Church in Zimbabwe Reverend, was arrested at the weekend following a high speed chase with traffic police after he evaded arrest at two roadblocks.On two sep...Published: 21 Sep 2011 at 07:17hrs | 33 | by Staff reporter
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