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BULAWAYO \u2013 Police have issued a major crackdown on traffic offenders in Bulawayo, with more than 3,000 drivers now on the wanted list for various traffic infractions, as new national statistics reveal a sharp 19.8% increase in road accidents during the second quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
According to national police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the Bulawayo offenders face charges ranging from non-adherence to traffic laws to more serious violations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Police have cited more than 3,000 road traffic users in Bulawayo for various traffic infractions, which include non-adherence to traffic laws such as stop, give way signs and traffic lights,” said Assistant Commissioner Nyathi.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
“Major infractions include hit-and-run incidents.”<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The crackdown in Zimbabwe’s second-largest city comes amid alarming nationwide road safety statistics released by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency (ZimStats).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The agency reported that road traffic accidents surged by 19.8% during the second quarter of 2025 compared to the previous quarter, with 15,350 accidents recorded nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The tragic human cost of this increase includes 624 deaths and 2,926 injuries during the three-month period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
This spike in accidents coincides with a significant increase in vehicle numbers on Zimbabwe’s roads. ZimStats data shows first-time vehicle registrations jumped by 15.2%, from 18,214 in the first quarter to 21,128 in the second quarter of 2025.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Light motor vehicles accounted for most of this growth, with first-time registrations increasing by 18.1% from 13,631 to 16,095.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The statistics also reveal concerning trends in driver competence. Of the 54,453 learner drivers who underwent certificate of competence tests in the second quarter, only 52.9% passed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Performance varied dramatically across provinces, with only Mashonaland East (67.6%), Harare (66.3%), and Manicaland (50.1%) recording pass rates above 50%. All other provinces fell below the halfway mark, raising questions about driver training standards amid the rapid increase in vehicles on the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The combination of more vehicles, questionable driver competence, and widespread traffic violations has created what authorities describe as a “perfect storm” for road accidents, prompting the ongoing police crackdown in Bulawayo and increased traffic enforcement nationwide.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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