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‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia

A growing number of people from Africa – including Kenya, Uganda and South Africa – and elsewhere have been lured to the frontline as Russia seeks manpower to sustain its war.

By The Guardian 18h ago

‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia

Hit-and-run scourge: Our roads are becoming crime scenes

A man died on the spot after being hit by an unknown motorist who sped off without offering assistance or reporting the accident.

By Newsday Jan. 24, 2026

Hit-and-run scourge: Our roads are becoming crime scenes

Strict, prohibitive measures can curb road traffic accidents

EVERY year, at least 1,19 million people lose their lives to road traffic accidents with at least 20 million people suffering non-fatal injuries while others incur disabilities.

By Johannes Marisa Jan. 16, 2026

Strict, prohibitive measures can curb road traffic accidents

Transport ministry to blame for road carnage: ZHRC

In a statement, ZHRC noted that lack of a mass public transport system has resulted in pressure on pirate kombis, popularly known as mishikashika.

By Brent Shamu Jan. 9, 2026

Transport ministry to blame for road carnage: ZHRC

No end in sight to road carnage

Road traffic accidents more than doubled to 2 412 between December 15 and 26 last year compared to the same period in 2024.

By Newsday Jan. 5, 2026

Waiting for the ship at the airport

I made the sudden realisation that sometimes your friends take you for granted. Maybe I should also not take them seriously.

By Onie Ndoro Dec. 21, 2025

Government deploys highway emergency rescue network to save lives during festive rush

While temporary, the deployment foreshadows a broader overhaul of post-crash care.

By Freeman Makopa Dec. 17, 2025

Government deploys highway emergency rescue network to save lives during festive rush

Archaic laws exploited by drunk drivers

The re-introduction of breathalysers is being overshadowed by an outdated legal blood-alcohol limit and a weak policy framework, the Southern African Alcohol Policy Alliance in Zimbabwe

By Margaret Lubinda Dec. 10, 2025

Road traffic accidents top Zimbawe’s death statistics

According to TSCZ and ZRP, over 85% of accidents are attributed to human error and behaviour with common issues including reckless overtaking, fatigue, speeding and drunk driving.

By Sharon Zebra Nov. 28, 2025