Online Reporter
Freeman Razemba
Senior Reporter
The Government has urged motorists to prioritise safety and to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained and roadworthy.
In a statement, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister, Felix Mhona, said law enforcement agencies will intensify joint enforcement and awareness campaigns.
“As schools reopen for the first term, thousands of learners will be travelling daily to and from school,” he said.
“Their safety depends on the vigilance and responsibility of every motorist. During the period 15th December to 26th December 2025, Zimbabwe lost 100 lives and recorded 471 injuries due to road traffic crashes — tragedies that were largely preventable.
“Too many of these accidents are caused by unroadworthy vehicles, reckless speeding, driver fatigue and dangerous decisions such as attempting to cross flooded rivers.
“I therefore urge all drivers to ensure their vehicles are properly maintained and roadworthy, to rest adequately before long journeys, and to avoid defective vehicles that put lives at risk.”
Minister Mhona said speed limits must be respected, as speeding is not a demonstration of skill but a direct path to disaster.
“Overloading vehicles and driving under the influence of alcohol are reckless acts that destroy families and will be prosecuted,” he said.
“Road safety is not only a legal obligation but a moral duty. Every motorist carries the responsibility of ensuring that children arrive at school safely and that every traveller returns home alive. By obeying traffic laws and exercising vigilance, we can make this school term accident-free.
“To reinforce these efforts, the Zimbabwe Republic Police, Vehicle Inspectorate Department, Road Motor Transportation and the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe will intensify joint enforcement and awareness campaigns.”
Minister Mhona said these measures are designed to save lives and not to punish motorists.
“Compliance is the surest way to protect our children and safeguard our nation’s future,” he said.
“Let us remember: every safe journey is a victory for Zimbabwe. Drive to save lives. Drive to protect the future,” Minister Mhona said.
