Story perspectives

Zimbabwe's Road Safety Crisis: 30 Deaths per 100,000

1/5/2026

30 4

Summary

Story summary

Zimbabwe faces a road safety crisis, with about 30 deaths per 100,000 people and a crash every 15 minutes, causing five fatalities and 38 injuries daily, per the World Health Organization.
Dangerous driving, including reckless minibus operations, contributes to the crisis.
Driving instructor Tafara Muvhevhi emphasizes survival skills over traditional driving lessons.
Police have acquired body cameras and breathalyzers.
Police advocate reforms in driver training and licensing to improve safety.

1 of 1

Story summary

Zimbabwe faces a road safety crisis, with about 30 deaths per 100,000 people and a crash every 15 minutes, causing five fatalities and 38 injuries daily, per the World Health Organization.
Dangerous driving, including reckless minibus operations, contributes to the crisis.
Driving instructor Tafara Muvhevhi emphasizes survival skills over traditional driving lessons.
Police have acquired body cameras and breathalyzers.
Police advocate reforms in driver training and licensing to improve safety.