By Ashley Dean Misho | ZimGBC News Reporter
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Nketa Residents gathered at Nketa 8 Hall for a road safety and drug awareness symposium, where concerns over dangerous roads, reckless drivers, and slow police response took center stage.
The meeting, led by police and community awareness teams, was praised as “wonderful” and “educational” by attendees, though some noted turnout was lower than hoped.
Mr. Sipho Mthimkhulu, a resident, voiced the frustrations of many:
“Roads are not passable. Pedestrians keep right, but we still see accidents because drivers are reckless.”
” Police, please improve your reaction time.”
He also urged the public to use only registered transport for their safety.
Councillor Mr. Ndlovu for ward 25 , addressed the poor state of roads, explaining that the money collected from taxes and bills is not enough to fix all roads.
He recalled that in the past, the council could maintain roads using revenue from car licenses, but that is no longer the case.
While acknowledging demands for speed humps in areas like Nketa 6, he warned that too many humps could delay emergency vehicles like ambulances. He also highlighted the need to revise outdated laws and ensure buildings have ramps to comply with disability policies.
Inspector Prosper Tshuma of Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) Tshabalala, introduced a safety initiative called
“Houses Under Supervision,” where residents can register their homes with the police for monitoring while they are away during this festive season, as they will monitor only for a week.
The meeting aimed to increase awareness and community action on road safety and the fight against drug and substance abuse as the festive season approaches.
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