KOMBI DRIVER JAILED TWO YEARS FOR RECKLESS DRIVING

Arron Nyamayaro

A KOMBI driver, who drove a Toyota Hiace on a pavement along the Harare/Bulawayo highway on Monday and then turned into oncoming traffic after being confronted by the police, has been jailed for TWO YEARS for reckless driving.

Paul Tsiga was also fined US$100 for failing to comply with police orders.

Police in Harare have hailed the decision to punish the reckless motorist with a jail term.

“Police in Harare applaud the judiciary following the arrest and conviction of a motorist for reckless driving,” said provincial police spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza.

“Circumstances were that on July 15, 2025 (Monday), at around 0710hrs, the motorist was driving a Toyota Hiace, registration number ADZ 6505, on a pavement separating the dual carriage way of Harare-Bulawayo Road, due east towards the CBD.

“Upon reaching a certain point, opposite a Petro Trade service station, the motorist was ordered to stop and instead of complying, he made a U-turn and drove against oncoming traffic.

“He was trapped by traffic proceeding and was subsequently arrested.

“On July 16, 2025, the motorist was taken to Mbare Magistrates Court facing charges of reckless driving.

‘‘Failure to comply and was sentenced to an effective two years for reckless driving and US$100 fine for failing to comply with police instructions,” said Insp Chakanza.