The Vehicle Inspectorate Department has clarified that motorists who obtained Class 2 driver's licences before SI 119 of 2023 do not need to retake driving tests and can continue driving Class 4 and Class 5 vehicles.

Two Vehicle Inspectorate Department employees have appeared in court accused of manipulating the licensing system to help a woman obtain a driver's licence after allegedly failing her road test.

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.