BULAWAYO — The Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF) was meant to be a showcase of convenience and progress, but the Vehicle Inspectorate Department’s (VID) on-site presence has left a sour taste for many motorists. The department’s decision to offer expedited driving licence services during the 2026 exhibition has triggered a wave of public frustration, with citizens leveling accusations of "extortion" regarding the US$50 fee charged for on-demand licence discs.

RUSAPE — A truck driver has faced the full weight of the law following a fatal 2022 collision on the Harare–Mutare highway. Terrence Kambanje (38), a resident of Chitungwiza, was recently convicted of culpable homicide by the Rusape Magistrates Court, resulting in a fine, a suspended prison sentence, and the permanent cancellation of his driver’s licence.

HARARE — In a robust effort to restore traffic order and curb rising criminal activity, police in Harare have intensified their operations against illegal transport operators. Over the past two weeks, law enforcement authorities have impounded more than 200 vehicles in a widespread blitz across the Central Business District (CBD). The operation specifically targets unregistered taxis, locally referred to as “Mushikashika,” which have become a significant source of traffic vio

LIMPOPO — A fresh tragedy has struck the N1 highway near Makhado, South Africa, after a cross-border bus carrying Zimbabwean passengers plunged into a ditch on Wednesday morning. The incident has sent shockwaves through the region, reigniting urgent concerns regarding the safety of public transport along this critical, yet notoriously hazardous, commercial corridor.

HARARE — The Zimbabwean government has adopted a sustainable financing model to fast-track the rehabilitation of the 356-kilometre Harare–Chirundu Highway, a key regional trade corridor linking Zimbabwe to Zambia, Malawi and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

BULAWAYO — The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ) has appointed seasoned investment executive Munyaradzi Stephen Charangwa as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective April 1, 2026, as the parastatal intensifies efforts to recapitalise and modernise the country’s rail network. Board Chairperson Misheck Sibanda announced the appointment during a senior management meeting in Bulawayo, describing Charangwa as a strategic leader with strong credentials in infrastructure invest