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The Passenger Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has urged the Government to protect travellers during holidays by enforcing regulated fare scales amid reports that some long-distance bus operators have doubled fares.
Zimbabwean public transporters are wont to hiking fares during the festive period thereby forcing people travelling to various destinations across the country, especially rural areas, to pay through the nose.
Reports suggest that there has been congestion at Mbare Bus Terminus in Harare since the 22nd of December as travellers seek transport to rural areas.
Investigations by <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200021391/transport-operators-fleece-travelling-public">NewsDay</a> established that both long-distance buses and local commuter omnibuses have hiked fares with a Harare-Mutare trip which usually costs US$10 now at US$20.
Those travelling from Harare to Bulawayo were also affected, with their bus fares having been increased from US$15 to between US$20 and US$30.
The trend was also observed for major routes across the country as bus operators took advantage of an increase in the number of travellers.
A bus driver plying the Harare-Masvingo route Clifford Dhlakama defended the fare hikes. He told NewsDay:
<blockquote>
Fuel prices have gone up again. We need to cover our costs; especially with the extra trips we’re running to meet the holiday demand.
Maintenance costs are also high. Spare parts are expensive, and with more passengers crammed, the wear and tear is even worse.
</blockquote>
However, PAZ president Tafadzwa Goliati said transport operators were taking advantage of desperate passengers who want to unite with families during holidays. Said Goliati:
<blockquote>
These claims of increased costs are often exaggerated. Operators take advantage of the festive season rush to maximise profits at the expense of ordinary Zimbabweans who just want to be with their families.
Commuters are not ATMs [Automated Teller Machines]. They shouldn’t be penalised for wanting to travel during the holidays.
</blockquote>
Bus fare hikes during holidays in Zimbabwe, especially Christmas and New Year, are almost inevitable and expected.
This, however, does not necessarily result in reduced travel but makes it difficult for people to pay for recurring expenses in the new year as a huge chunk of their earnings is gobbled up by transport costs.
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Passengers' Association Makes Plea For Price Controls As Buses Hike Fares For Christmas Travel

Police in Bulawayo Metropolitan Province have advised residents to register their houses with them if they intend to travel during this festive period so that the police can constantly monitor the properties to reduce cases of housebreaking during their absence, reported <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/register-properties-if-intending-to-travel-police/">The Sunday News</a>.
Speaking at a Press conference on Thursday, Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province Assistant Inspector Nomalanga Msebele said residents can register their houses with the police for free. She said:
<blockquote>
During the festive season many people will be travelling for holidays leaving their homes without anyone to look after or monitor them, we thus encourage the residents to come forward to the police station and register their houses to be guarded by the police during their absence.
The police will be patrolling at the location with the registered houses checking if there are no signs of a break-in.
The registration and patrolling are free and the residents need to register to curb incidents of theft while they are on vacation.
</blockquote>
Assistant Insp Msebele also advised those leaving their homes for the holidays to avoid announcing that they will be away on social media platforms as criminals can view the posts and take advantage of their absence. She said:
<blockquote>
Criminals can follow our lives on social media, let us desist from posting our whereabouts and as we go for the holidays, let’s alert our neighbours so that they are aware of our whereabouts and also look out for our homes on our behalf.
</blockquote>
However, the offer by the Police may find few takers as some citizens do not trust police officers, not because they are incompetent but because some of them have been involved in criminal activities.
In recent years, serving security officers have been arrested for violent crimes such as armed robbery and burglary.
For instance, Detective Constable Sinikiwe Ndlovu, a female police officer from the CID Stores in Bulawayo was arrested for her alleged involvement in a Nedbank heist.
The burglars broke into a Nedbank branch in Bulawayo, stealing more than US$270 000 and R2 million.
Ndlovu is suspected of assisting the thieves by providing guidance and communication during the crime.
She allegedly received a Honda Fit vehicle as a reward for her involvement. 
Ndlovu was charged with defeating and obstructing the course of justice.
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Police Advise Residents To Register Properties If Intending To Travel

Full statement by Commissioner-General of Police, Tandabantu Godwin Matanga, on crime and road safety during the festive season:
<blockquote>
The 2023 festive season is upon us as Zimbabweans and visitors embark on various socio-economic activities to celebrate the Unity Day, Christmas and New Year holidays.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police will witness an increase in the flow of traffic on the country’s roads.
Road traffic accidents and violations of road rules and regulations take centre stage during this period.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police will therefore deploy police officers to conduct roadblocks, traffic blitzes, stop and search, motorized, cycle and foot patrols throughout the country to curb crime, and road traffic accidents and maintain law and order as the public merry make in the spirit of Unity Day, Christmas and New Year.
My office urges motorists to cooperate with police officers on deployment to take action on errant drivers and other law breaches.
I have directed all Officers Commanding Police Provinces to ensure that all defective or unroad-worthy vehicles are impounded for the safety of travellers.
In this vein, no pirate taxis will be allowed to pass through Police checkpoints.
Transporters are implored to play their part in terms of road safety and ensure that their vehicles are certified fit to carry passengers from one place to another.
Drivers of both public and private vehicles should not speed, overload or mix goods with passengers, among other road traffic offences.
As the rainy season has just started, I plead with the motoring public to exercise caution as some roads are slippery.
Motorists should not attempt to cross flooded rivers and bridges to curb drowning incidents.
May I caution Public Service Vehicle Operators, both local and cross border to minimise night travelling as most fatal road traffic accidents are being recorded at night due to vision and observation challenges.
For those going on holiday in all parts of the country, let us be alert and safety-conscious to curb cases of robbery, murder and other crimes.
I, therefore, implore families, business people and institutions to avoid carrying or keeping large sums of money at home or offices to curb robbery cases.
The safety and security of children should also be prioritised during this period. As the nation steps up the fight against drug and substance abuse in the country, may I urge the public to continue giving my office information on drug barons and suppliers for the law to take its course.
Parents and guardians should also be at the forefront of safeguarding the youths and adults from the scourge of drug and substance abuse.
The Police will also take decisive action against anyone operating unlicensed liquor outlets or shebeens during this period.
Owners of liquor outlets are enjoined to conduct their business within the parameters of their respective licences.
My office will also take action on reports of corruption on the country’s roads and other traffic enforcement points by both drivers and Police officers.
The public should report any incident of corruption through the National Complaints Desk numbers (0242) 703631 or WhatsApp number 0712 800 197 or any nearest Police Station and take down the particulars of the officer receiving the report.
May I reiterate that there is no room for bad apples in the Zimbabwe Republic Police as we enforce the law without fear or favour.
The public should also engage in lawful business activities and effectively contribute towards the maintenance of law and order during this holiday.
Finally, on behalf of the Zimbabwe Republic Police, I wish all Zimbabweans and visitors a crime and accident-free Unity Day, Christmas and New Year holidays.
</blockquote>
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Heavy Police Deployment During Festive Season

Statement by the Minister of Industry and Commerce Sithembiso Nyoni after her meeting with business member organisations (BMOs) to discuss basic commodities prices and the market supply situation during the upcoming festive season: 15 December 2023.
<blockquote>
1. I have just concluded a meeting with the relevant Business Member Organizations (BMOs) to discuss the prices and market supply situation of basic commodities, ahead of the upcoming festive season.
2. As we all know, traditionally the holiday season is a period with hyper activities where businesses world over stock up with various goods, in anticipation of increased spending as consumers buy various gifts for their loved ones.
3. In attendance at the meeting were:
<ul>
<li>The Grain Millers Association of Zimbabwe;</li>
<li>The National Bakers Association;</li>
<li>The Oil Expressors Association of Zimbabwe;</li>
<li>The Zimbabwe Retailers Association;</li>
<li>The Confederation of Zimbabwe Retailers;</li>
<li>Zimbabwe Sugar Sales; and</li>
<li>The Zimbabwe Sugar Association.</li>
</ul>
4. As a Ministry, we had observed an emerging trend, of increases in the prices of basic commodities during this week, wherein laundry soap has gone up 16%; cooking oil by 13%; bread by 12%; and mealie-meal by 9%. It was pleasing to note that the price of sugar has remained constant.
5. As the ministry responsible for commerce and Industry, we have the onus to get to the bottom of this and nip any negative developments in the bud. We have witnessed and enjoyed price stability for a very long time now, ever since the Treasury and the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe instituted a tight Monetary Control Regime and this must be maintained, to promote consumer welfare.
6. By the same token, we also witnessed and enjoyed a normal supply of basic commodities on the market, with no shortages and crises, as previously happened in yesteryear. We are grateful to the business players that have joined hands with the ministry to ensure that we do not allow any price increases, particularly at this point, when families will be celebrating Christmas and the New Year, indeed a time when basic commodities should be not be found wanting on the market!
7. We also agreed that the business community should trade fairly and desist from profiteering and from creating artificial shortages.
8. I am very happy to report that I had a very fruitful dialogue with the BMOs’, to whom I am grateful for their quick response. Ever since I took office as Minister of Industry and Commerce, I have enjoyed a very good and progressive working relationship with the respective BMOs in both the industry and commerce sectors.
9. Let me assure the nation that industry has enough stocks of basic commodities and that business will immediately work on modalities to ensure that there will not be any sharp price increases.
Let me take this opportunity to wish the nation of Zimbabwe a Merry Christmas and a Prosperous 2024.
</blockquote>
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Industry And Commerce Minister Meets Business Member Organisations

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP), the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) and the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) have launched an operation to “stop and search” vehicles on major highways during the festive season.
Speaking at the festive season road safety awareness campaign launch in Harare, ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said they want to minimise road traffic accidents. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200020958/police-vid-tscz-launch-traffic-blitz">NewsDay</a> quoted Nyathi as saying:
<blockquote>
I want to reiterate, that we will take action. It is not about just driving. It is being safety conscious and responsible on the country’s roads.
We need our drivers to change their attitudes and realise that they play a key role in terms of the safety of Zimbabweans and visitors during the festive period.
</blockquote>
Transport and Infrastructural Development Deputy Minister Joshua Sacco urged the VID to enforce “all aspects of vehicle fitness, with particular emphasis on public transport”. Added Sacco:
<blockquote>
Law enforcers must do their work without fear or favour, and I expect that the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) will provide adequate resources to create a conducive environment for the festive season road safety awareness campaign.
It is for this reason that, within the context of the whole government approach the key players in road safety including, but not limited to the TSCZ, ZRP and VID, among others, will effective this weekend, deploy throughout the country and roll out a festive season road safety education and awareness campaign across all 10 provinces of the country.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe usually records an increase in road accidents during the festive period due to an increase in travel and traffic coupled with poorly maintained roads and rainy weather which reduces visibility.
Moreover, the celebration and merriment associated with Christmas may lead to irresponsible driving behaviours, such as speeding and driving under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Law enforcement agents have been accused of taking bribes from drivers of overloaded or unroadworthy vehicles resulting in accidents.
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Police, VID And Traffic Safety Council Launch Traffic Blitz

Musician Alick Macheso has urged people to act responsibly during the festive period and avoid the over-consumption of alcohol which may result in the unnecessary loss of life.
The 55-year-old humanitarian ambassador was quoted by <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/alcohol-will-be-there-after-you-warns-macheso/">H-Metro</a> as saying imbibers should remember that beer will be there long after they are dead. He said:
<blockquote>
Firstly, I would like to warn people that December comes every year and we don’t need to lose lives.
People should know their limits and stop behaving like beer is a new thing.
Beer will always be there and what is important for drinkers is to be responsible and save lives.
Unfortunately, some people party to extremes, which has ended in tears most of the time.
It’s always advisable to stay away from the wheel when drunk. We can’t continue losing lives during this period when we are supposed to be enjoying ourselves with our loved ones.
</blockquote>
Macheso also advised parents and guardians to enjoy the end-of-year festivities with the future of their kids in mind. He said:
<blockquote>
We should always understand that there is life after the festive season.
School fees need to be paid once schools open and we should not be found wanting.
It’s sad to see kids being sent back home when their parents were busy overspending during the festive season.
We should always prioritise the future of our kids. It should not be affected by our habits.
We should not squander what we worked for.
Peer pressure should be avoided at all costs to ensure that we won’t regret our actions.
</blockquote>
Early this week, the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2023/12/08/transport-minister-urges-caution-on-the-roads-during-festive-season-full-statement/">Felix Mhona implored all road users to exercise caution</a> during the 2023/24 festive season.
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Beer Will Always Be There After You Die, Macheso Calls For Moderation During Festive Season

STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF TRANSPORT AND INFRASTRUCTURAL DEVELOPMENT, HONOURABLE F. T. MHONA (MP) URGING MOTORISTS AND ALL ROAD USERS TO EXERCISE CAUTION DURING THE YEAR 2023/2024 FESTIVE SEASON
Fellow Citizens,
The festive season is upon us! Unity Day is on Friday, 22 December 2023, Christmas falls on Monday, 25 December 2023 and New Year is on Monday, 1 January 2024.
I wish to thank all Zimbabweans and visitors to our country during the year 2023 for heeding our call to observe rules and regulations on our roads throughout the year. However, the year 2023 was not without unfortunate incidences on our roads.
Let me express our deep-seated condolences to the families of the deceased and those who got injured in road accidents during the year 2023.
While we have taken time as a Government to commiserate with the families of the deceased and those who got injured during the year, we continue to embolden the deceased families to remain strong during the difficult period of grief.
We however need to take stock of what happened in the year 2023 and avoid a replica of such unpleasant statistics in 2024.
The festive season is characterised by high levels of mobility. Our beloved compatriots from the neighbouring countries will be traversing the motherland, in and out of our borders.
The season is also associated with excessive excitement, as we celebrate the gift of life. Road traffic densities increase at a time when the rainy season is at its peak.
It is during this period that we witness an increase in road traffic deaths and injuries that are way above average.
This is so because of increased vehicular and pedestrian traffic. All these factors increase incidences of fatalities on our roads.
As we travel on our roads, let us avoid the following transgressions among others:
Overspeeding: remember that speed thrills but it klis; Overloading: Disregarding Road signs; multi-tasking, such as drinking or chatting on the cellphone whilst driving; and Driving under the influence of alcohol;
Driving vehicles with defects and worn-out tyres: Driving vehicles fitted with illegal additional headlights; Road rage, Attempting to go past flooded rivers and bridges even with an empty bus; Driving public service vehicles [Those with licenses to transport members of the public] without valid certificates of fitness and other requirements such as valid route authority in terms of the Road Motor Transportation Act [Chapter 13: 15] and prescriptions of the Road Traffic Act [Chapter 13:11]
My Ministry shall deploy multi-stakeholder teams comprising the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe, ZRP and VID officials for a full-fledged awareness campaign on road safety.
Enforcement agencies are urged to arrest all transgressors of road traffic laws and refer them for prosecution without fear or favour.
May I remind all transporters who violate Traffic laws that relevant authorities will be ready to enforce the law and if need be, withdraw their operators’ licenses in terms of the law.
We are in the rainy season. Rains can reduce visibility, make our roads slippery and year in, and year out, we have heard of vehicles being swept away by flooded rivers.
We must not attempt to go through flooded rivers and bridges. Let us all take responsibility for our lives and those of others.
We have also observed worrisome behaviour on our roads where when rain commences, drivers start disregarding road rules.
In urban centres, for instance, transgressions such as additional lanes, road jams at intersections, disregarding traffic lights and driving towards on-coming traffic, and creating human-induced gridlocks, are rampant. Let us guard against such tendencies!
As you may be aware, the Government is implementing the ongoing Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme 2 in terms of 51 47 of 2021. A
s you drive, you will witness several detours along our roads including highways. Kindly drive carefully along the detours, as some may be slippery due to rain. Further, observe instructions by those waving flags.
My Ministry made legislative interventions, in the form of Statutory Instrument 118 of 2023, on Speed Limiting and Monitoring Devices Regulations.
I, therefore, call upon all stakeholders, the TSCZ, VID, RMT, Enforcement Agencies, Operators, Operators’ Associations and all relevant players to ensure successful implementation of the regulations and adherence to the timelines set therein.
I wish you all a Happy, accident-free Unity Day, Christmas Day and a Prosperous 2024.
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Transport Minister Urges Caution On The Roads During Festive Season | Full Statement

The prices of basic grocery items have increased sharply ahead of the festive season, potentially making the holidays miserable for the majority of Zimbabweans, a <a href="https://businesstimes.co.zw/prices-skyrocket-ahead-of-festive-season/">Business Times</a> report claims.
Rosemary Mpofu, executive director of the Consumer Council of Zimbabwe (CCZ), attributed the price hikes to unfavourable government policies, increased demand for goods and the depreciating value of the Zimbabwean dollar against other currencies. She said:
<blockquote>
As measured by the CCZ low-income urban earner monthly basket for a family of six, the cost of living measured in the local currency increased by 8.56% from ZWL$2 958 460.70.
Given the proposed policy measures in the recently pronounced budget statement, in particular, the increase in the corporate income tax, the restriction of procurement of goods from manufacturers and the imposition of levy on beverages, the cost of living is projected to continue to increase.
The demand for most basic products increases during the festive season and based on the previous trends, suppliers often take advantage and raise their prices during the period.
Also, it was noted that some suppliers also introduce false promotions during the festive season yet their prices would have been inflated just before the festive season.
The local currency has also been depreciating at the formal wholesale and also on the parallel market.
</blockquote>
A survey conducted this week by Business Times showed that: the price of a 10-kg bag of mealie meal has increased to ZWL$57 427.50 from ZWL$44 175.00 at the end of November, while the price of a 2-litre bottle of cooking oil has gone up to ZWL$26 505.00 from ZWL$25 935.00.
In major retail chains, a 2 kg packet of rice is now selling at ZWL$18 553.50 from ZWL$18154.00.
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Shops Hike Prices Ahead Of Festive Season

Ninenty-two (92) people died in road accidents during the festive period, that is, from 15 December to 26 December 2022, police have revealed.
ZRP national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said that during the same period in 2021, 72 people died in road traffic accidents.
In 2021, police recorded 1 626 road traffic accidents, 62 fatal accidents, 72 deaths, and the number of people injured stood at 337.
In 2022, police recorded 1 285 road traffic accidents, 69 fatal accidents, 92 deaths and the number of people injured stood at 333. Added Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
On Unity Day, 22nd December 2022, a total of 107 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, and three (03) of the accidents were fatal, where three (03) people died while 27 others were injured. 
In 2021, 144 road traffic accidents were recorded, with seven (07) being fatal, killing 10 people while 26 others were injured.
On Christmas day, 25th December 2022, a total of 119 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, with 10 being fatal, killing 13 people and injuring 89, compared to 187 road traffic accidents recorded during the same period in 2021, with 10 fatal which killed 13 people and injured 35 others.
On Boxing Day, 26th December 2022, 88 road traffic accidents were recorded countrywide, 15 being fatal and 16 people were killed while 19 others were injured, compared to the year 2021 where 103 road traffic accidents were recorded, with five (5) being fatal, seven (07) people killed while 29 others injured.
Most of the road traffic accidents occurred on highways as a result of speeding, overtaking errors, inattention, misjudgment, following too close, and recklessness on the part of drivers, who in most of the accidents recorded were trying to overtake in situations which were not safe to do so, encroached onto the lane of oncoming traffic, straddled the centre lane, showed clear poor observation and control of the vehicles resulting in some hitting pedestrians who were walking on the side of the roads or standing at bus stops.
No major road accident involving public service vehicles has been recorded so far. However, the Police is concerned with the number of private vehicles involved in accidents during this holiday. 
Some of them will be overloaded while others are being used for purposes that are clearly not suitable for such use. 
The Zimbabwe Republic Police has so far impounded 2 159 vehicles for various defects.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police urges drivers to be cautious and promote road safety on the roads as the holiday continues. 
There is no need for one to be over-excited or reckless on the roads. The Police will continue with the current deployment level on the roads and communities till the 15th of January 2023.
We urge motorists to be responsible on the roads, to self-introspect and to be safety conscious.
</blockquote>

ZRP Releases 2022 Festive Season Accident Statistics

111 people were killed, while 503 others were injured in 1 406 road traffic accidents recorded between December 15 and January 2, 2019/2020 festive period.
This marks a significant drop in the number of persons killed and the number of road accidents recorded during the 2018/2019 period when 835 people were injured, while 128 others were killed.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Paul_Nyathi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Paul Nyathi</a> confirmed the development. He said:
<blockquote>During the period extending from 15 December, 2019 to 2 January 2020, police operations accounted for 157 wanted persons. 2 157 touts were arrested and 2 516 vehicles were impounded for defects and being unroadworthy while 11 257 motorists were arrested for various traffic offences.
The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Zimbabwe_Republic_Police" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Zimbabwe Republic Police</a> urges motorists to be patient as they drive on the roads and prioritise road safety at all times. Police officers will remain deployed to curb crime and road accidents throughout the country until 15th January 2020.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Police revealed that the major causes of accidents were speeding, reversing errors, following too close and inattention.
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