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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

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

Speeding truck driver kills minor

“I can confirm a fatal road accident in Mazowe, where Magwiroto died after being hit by a truck,” Mundembe said.

By Simbarashe Sithole Jan. 4, 2026

Let’s exercise extreme caution on the roads

Between December 15 and 26 this year, fatalities on the country’s roads rose by a staggering 30%, compared to the same period last year.

By Newsday Dec. 31, 2025

Let’s exercise extreme caution on the roads

100 perish in festive season accidents

Drivers accounted for 10 fatalities, while riders and cyclists recorded four and three deaths, respectively.

By Nunurai Jena Dec. 30, 2025

Rising road deaths irk ZHRC

Nyathi said a preliminary review of road traffic accidents recorded on major highways across the country during the festive season points to recurring and preventable causes.

By Miriam Mangwaya Dec. 30, 2025

Road Accident Fund: Lifeline in making or crisis in the offing?

Shumba said the industry has raised these fears before, but the scale of the proposed reform requires deeper and more frequent engagement.

By Melody Chikono Dec. 12, 2025

Road Accident Fund: Lifeline in making or crisis in the offing?

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