Accidents - The Zimbabwe Independent

Topic : 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 7h ago

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 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

Road traffic accidents top Zimbawe’s death statistics

Reforms yes, but mindset shift key to halt road carnage

Of the 15 350 accidents reported in the second quarter, 492 were fatal. In the previous quarter, 378 were fatal.

By Newsday Nov. 24, 2025

Reforms yes, but mindset shift key to halt road carnage

Road accidents claim 2 000 lives annually: Minister

Minister Felix Mhona

By Silas Nkala Oct. 27, 2025

Road accidents claim 2 000 lives annually: Minister

When accidents strike, motor insurance becomes a lifeline

Whether one attributes the spike to increased road traffic, spiritual forces, or simply reckless driving, August has consistently been one of Zimbabwe’s deadliest months

By Chiedza Kondenga Sep. 26, 2025