Kombis, cash flows: The hidden economy driving Zim’s cities
Formalisation, where it is the objective, is most likely to succeed when it offers operators a practical path forward rather than a compliance burden.
By Justice Chigombe
3h ago
Will the transport sector embrace EV technology or stick to ICE kombis
On paper, the operational physics and economics of electric mobility heavily favor mass transit.
By Tendai Munhundarima
May. 21, 2026
Police warn motorists as road accidents surge
“Two people have passed away following motor vehicle accidents. Twenty others were injured and taken to hospitals, while a total of 94 accidents were recorded this week,” she said.
By Keith Jeketera
Apr. 1, 2026
Kombi drivers languish in jail for kidnapping cop
The court heard that the complainant observed their commuter omnibus picking passengers at an undesignated point at the corner of Robert Mugabe and Julius Nyerere streets.
By Trevor Mutsvairo
Mar. 22, 2026
Bag men menace: Police sucked into Egodini scandal
Municipal police also demand an additional US$1 daily bribe per kombi to allow the picking up and dropping off passengers at illegal stops.
By Staff Reporter
Oct. 23, 2025
Harare must address road safety before banning kombis
Poor road conditions are often cited as a major contributing factor.
By Raymond Tendai Rusinga
Jul. 27, 2025
Everyday hassle on public transport
The conductor pointed at me with his forefinger, “this is where you get off,” he said.
By Onie Ndoro
May. 4, 2025
Police blitz divides Byo transport operators
Bulawayo acting provincial police spokesperson Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele confirmed that the ongoing crackdown was targeting illegal transport operators.
By Bongile Moyo
Jan. 27, 2025
Sanyati accident claims 2 lives
The accident occurred at the 80km peg along the Kadoma-Sanyati Road.
By Staff Reporter
Jun. 17, 2024
