ZINARA Launches Festive Compliance Drive with Discounts, Waiver and Payment Plans

ZINARA launches a festive-season compliance drive with discounted renewals, penalty waivers and payment plans to boost road-licence regularisation (image source)

Harare — The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has launched a week-long festive-season promotion under its #BeOneInAMillion campaign, offering motorists discounted licence renewals, penalty waivers and flexible payment plans to encourage compliance. The initiative, which runs from 8 to 15 December 2025, is available at ZINARA Licensing Offices, Mobile Teams and selected tollgates.

Central to the promotion is a 25% discount on vehicle licence renewals, offered in partnership with CBZ Insurance, Post Insurance and AFC Insurance. ZINARA said the reduced rates aim to ease year-end financial pressures and clear the backlog of expired licences, with discounts applicable only at participating outlets during the promotional period.

The campaign also features a 100% waiver on arrears penalties, giving motorists who have fallen behind an opportunity to regularise their status without incurring historical fines. ZINARA urged drivers to confirm participating locations before travelling, noting that the Plumtree–Mutare route is excluded from the offer.

For motorists unable to settle arrears in full, ZINARA has introduced a 12-month instalment plan. Available through Licensing Offices and Mobile Teams, the plan allows drivers to spread arrears and penalties over a year, providing relief during a financially demanding season. Officials said repayment terms are discussed individually with ZINARA staff and remain subject to conditions.

ZINARA framed the festive drive as part of a broader strategy to improve compliance, boost revenue collection for road maintenance and reduce administrative pressure caused by high volumes of unlicensed vehicles. The organisation encouraged motorists to amplify the initiative using hashtags #BeOneInAMillion, #ProudlyCompliant and #PartnersForProgress.

Transport stakeholders broadly welcomed the campaign but emphasised the need for clear communication and smooth coordination at licensing points. Road-safety advocates said improved compliance could translate into stronger funding for maintenance and safer road conditions, while consumer groups called for transparency regarding instalment terms and assurances that motorists who regularise during the promotion will not face retrospective penalties.

ZINARA also signalled plans to extend mobile licensing outreach in 2026 to better serve remote communities and reduce congestion at urban offices. For now, the festive incentives represent a tactical effort to combine revenue mobilisation with public goodwill, easing financial strain while reinforcing the link between licence compliance and safer roads.

Motorists are encouraged to visit their nearest ZINARA office or consult official channels for full details, eligibility and participating locations before making arrangements.