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Thousands of commuters in Harare and other urban cities and towns are struggling to find transport to and fro work following the launch of an operation by the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) targetting unlicensed commuter omnibuses and pirate taxis (mushikashika).
Police launched the operation “Tame the Traffic Jungle” across all provinces of the country starting on 12 September 2023.
According to ZRP spokesman, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi, the “operation has been necessitated by the lawlessness on the roads especially in major cities and towns”.
In Harare, some kombis were dropping off commuters before their destinations to avoid police roadblocks on major roads leading to the city centre.
Speaking to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200016623/police-blitz-leaves-commuters-stranded">NewsDay</a>, Tinashe Muturikwa, a commuter, said the police operation was meant to punish urban dwellers for voting for the opposition CCC. He said:
<blockquote>
We are struggling to get transport. Police are just everywhere disrupting us from getting transport home.
Personally, I feel the government is punishing us for overwhelmingly voting for CCC. It’s the same with regard to electricity.
</blockquote>
Police officers have reportedly been impounding vehicles without charging drivers or vehicle owners.
Zimbabwe Union of Drivers and Conductors president Frederick Maguramhinga told NewsDay that the operation is a noble initiative but they are not happy with how it is being implemented. He said:
<blockquote>
What is happening on the ground is that even the vehicles with the necessary documentation are now being impounded.
The process of acquiring papers is difficult because we don’t have a one-stop shop, we don’t access papers online and the papers also take time to come out.
We want the operation to have phases, for instance, vehicles that are 70% compliant are different from vehicles with zero compliance.
</blockquote>
However, Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) president Tafadzwa Goliath commended the Government for launching the blitz. He said:
<blockquote>
Government must craft a transport policy. We don’t have one currently. But the operation is good, it might bring sanity to cities.
The operation will also protect civilians from getting robbed by drivers of cars posing as mushikashika.
</blockquote>
This is not the first time that the ZRP has launched an operation to curb lawlessness on the country’s roads in recent times.
Police have previously initiated operations to bring sanity to the roads lasting two weeks at a time, but Mushikashika returned to the road as soon are the operation came to an end.
Critics argue that these operations have failed to bring lasting solutions to “traffic jungles” in towns and have only fattened the pockets of corrupt police officers.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

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ZRP Operation “Tame The Traffic Jungle” Leaves Commuters Stranded

Police in Harare have urged members of the public to avoid boarding pirate taxis (Mushikashika) after a female teacher at Oriel Boys High School was robbed on Monday.
The teacher, Patricia Kutadzaushe (39) boarded a white Toyota Wish at Rhodesville Avenue intending to go to town.
Two passengers disembarked at the Cunningham Road junction, leaving Patricia, the driver, and a man who acted as the conductor.
The vehicle drove for less than a kilometre and turned off into another road.
One of the two men then informed Patricia that she had boarded a criminals’ vehicle and forced her to surrender her belongings.
She surrendered her handbag, a wallet containing US$135, a Samsung A13 and a national ID card to the robbers.
In another incident, a 36-year-old woman from Chitungwiza was robbed by occupants of an unregistered Toyota Wish vehicle in Malborough just after midday on Monday.
Violet Maradzika had just disembarked from a commuter omnibus from town at the Civic Centre when she was accosted by two men.
An unregistered Toyota Wish stopped in front of her and two men disembarked and manhandled her.
They covered her face with a black cloth and took her handbag which contained US$100 and a Samsung AS 20.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Teacher Robbed By Mushikashika Crew

Police in Midlands Province have reiterated their call to members of the public to desist from boarding mushikashika (private) vehicles, and instead resort to public transport to avoid being robbed.
This comes after a 52-year-old man was robbed of cash and a cellphone on Monday by three men who had offered him a lift in Shurugwi.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, said the assailants are still at large. <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200012020/man-robbed-after-boarding-lift">He said</a>:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirms a robbery case in which a 52-year-old man was robbed of cash amounting to US$385 and a cellphone on May 22 at about 1840 hours in Shurugwi.
It is alleged that Felix Matenda of Munikwa village boarded a grey Honda Fit which had three occupancy near Glow Service Station. He was travelling to Gamwa from Shurugwi.
Upon reaching the Todal Mine turn-off along the Shurugwi-Masvingo Road, the driver pulled off the road and parked the vehicle.
</blockquote>
Insp Mahoko added that one of the passengers produced a knife and threatened to kill Matenda before robbing him of money and a cellphone.
In some cases, travellers prefer boarding mushikashika because they are faster than public transport and also they can negotiate fares with the owner of the vehicle.
However, in parts of the country where roads are damaged, mushikashika vehicles are the only mode of transport available, which leaves travellers at the mercy of criminals.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Man (52) Robbed After Boarding Mushikashika Vehicle In Shurugwi

A senior photojournalist with H-Metro, Takawira Dapi was on Wednesday evening robbed of his cash and valuables at gunpoint.
Dapi told <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/h-metro-journalist-robbed-at-gunpoint/">H-Metro</a> that he boarded a Mercedes Benz along Charter Road on his way home to Glen Norah. Dapi said:
<blockquote>
I just left Herald House around 11 PM going to where I normally get my transport along Charter Road.
When I got there, I saw some private cars which were loading but there was no car going to Glen Norah.
Within minutes, a Mercedes Benz arrived calling for Glen Norah passengers and it was being loaded by touts.
Immediately after I got in, someone entered using the other door.
There were now four of us and the car left.
On our way, after the flyover, as we were approaching ZBC, the passenger in the front seat suddenly pointed a gun at me. He demanded money by force.
He also ordered me to look downwards before the other ‘passenger,’ who was sitting next to me, forced me to lie down.
They asked if I had seen them and they also asked me the type of their car but I had to think quickly.
I lied that it was a Toyota Wish and that I didn’t see the number plates, they asked my name and I told them.
We moved to a place where there was no noise, the car stopped, and they searched everywhere and took everything, except my BP tablets, and glasses.
One of the guys ordered me out of the car, I was then dropped at St Mary’s School in Mbare.
I was then accompanied by a Good Samaritan in Mbare where I met a female dancehall artist Ninja Lispy who took me to Star FM.
I lost my phone and cash to these thieves.
</blockquote>
Police have repeatedly urged members of the public to desist from boarding pirate taxis (mushikashika) or using their vehicles as pirate taxis as they risk being robbed.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

H-Metro Photojournalist Robbed By "Mushikashika" Crew

A 33-year-old man was robbed of US$41 000 cash by three unknown men who had offered him a lift to Borrowdale, Harare.
Police said the victim’s kombi broke down near 6th Avenue and Borrowdale Road and he decided to hitchhike to complete his journey.
The robbers allegedly dumped the man near Mukuvisi Woodlands in Rhodesville, Harare and unfortunately, he could not capture the vehicle’s registration numbers.
A statement released by the police on Saturday morning, however, did not state when the alleged robbery case occurred. It said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP is investigating a robbery case where a man (33), who had his Nissan Caravan broken down near 6th Avenue and Borrowdale Road, was offered a lift to Borrowdale by three unknown male adults who were travelling in a white Honda Fit vehicle, registration number not captured.
Along the way, the suspects diverted the root and robbed the complainant of US$41 000 cash, a cellphone, and a wallet with identification particulars before dumping him near Mukuvisi woodlands in Rhodesville.
</blockquote>
Police have repeatedly urged members of the public to desist from boarding mushikashika vehicles and use buses for their safety.
ZRP Harare Metropolitan Province spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza recently told <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/03/27/police-intensify-blitz-against-mshikashika/">ZBC News</a> that mushikashika has resulted in an increase in reports of rape and robberies.
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200009522/ed-demands-re-run-in-violence-hotspots">Pindula News</a>

Honda Fit Crew Robs Harare Man Of US$41 000

A 24-year-old woman from Shurugwi narrowly escaped death after she was pushed out of a speeding Honda Fit vehicle by robbers in Gweru on Sunday night.
The woman was also stripped naked and robbed of her valuables worth US$200 including US$80 cash and an Itel cellphone.
ZRP Midlands provincial police spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko confirmed the incident to the <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/naked-woman-thrown-out-of-speeding-honda-fit-after-robbery/">Chronicle</a>.
Insp Mahoko said the incident occurred on 26 March around 9 PM at Claybank Traffic Circle
He said the complainant boarded a white Honda fit at the Cathedral bus stop in Gweru intending to go to Shurugwi.
Inside the vehicle, he said, were four male occupants including the driver. He said:
<blockquote>
The police are investigating a robbery case in which a 24-year-old woman from Shurugwi was robbed of cash and property worth US$200.
The incident occurred on March 26 around 9 PM near Claybank roundabout in Gweru
Upon reaching Clay bank roundabout, Gweru, two male adult passengers jumped from the boot and sat in the back seat beside the complainant.
</blockquote>
It is alleged that one of the robbers allegedly hit the woman on the forehead with an iron bar and took her Itel P38 cell phone, a bag containing various clothes, cash us$80 and the clothes she was wearing.
He then pushed the complainant out of the vehicle and drove towards Shurugwi. Said Insp Mahoko:
<blockquote>
The complainant then walked to Gweru Provincial Hospital where she was assisted with clothes. A report was made at ZRP Gweru Central and the scene was attended.
No arrests were made. The total value stolen is US $200 and nothing was recovered.
</blockquote>
The suspects are still at large and members of the public who might have information leading to the arrest of the four robbers are urged to report to any nearest police station.
Insp Mahoko appealed to the public to board public service vehicles as they appear to be safer than Mushikashika vehicles.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

"Mushikashika Crew" Strip Woman Naked And Throw Her Out Of Moving Vehicle

Police in Harare on Monday, 27 March launched a blitz against pirate taxis (mushikashika), with several operators being arrested and vehicles impounded.
ZRP Harare Metropolitan Province spokesperson Inspector Luckmore Chakanza told <a href="https://zbcnews.co.zw/2023/03/27/police-intensify-blitz-against-mshikashika/">ZBC News</a> that mushikashika has resulted in an increase in reports of rape and robberies.
He urged members of the public to shun pirate taxis and use buses for their safety. Said Insp Chakanza:
<blockquote>
We are carrying out this blitz because we have cases of armed robbers we have those reports of rape and robberies. We are encouraging commuters to use buses.
</blockquote>
Zimbabwe Passenger Transporters Organisation Chairperson, Sam Nhanhanga said:
<blockquote>
We believe at the moment we have enough busses, we are awaiting the government to tell us what we need to do to be able to serve the urban areas.
</blockquote>
Pirate taxis became popular during COVID-19-induced lockdowns when the government monopolised public transport through the Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO).
ZUPCO buses and kombis were woefully inadequate and this forced the public to use mushikashika as there was no other option.
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Police In Harare Launch Blitz Against Mushikashika

Members of the public say unregistered public transport vehicles and illegal taxis commonly known as mushikashika are causing traffic congestion and should be removed as a matter of urgency.
There has been an increase in the number of mushikashika vehicles which pick up and drop passengers at undesignated points causing traffic congestion on main roads during peak hours.
Mushikashika is illegal and the operators are always engaged in running battles with police in the city centre and this has resulted in serious accidents.
A survey by <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/surge-in-mushikashikas-disrupts-city-traffic/">The Herald</a> on Monday, 20 March revealed that along Leopold Takawira Street, behind Queen Elizabeth School, there were operators ferrying people to Westgate, Marlborough, Greencroft, Avondale, Chinhoyi, Karoi and even Kariba.
Westgate roundabout was inundated with mushikashika vehicles in the form of Toyota Vitz, Toyota Wish,Toyota Noah, blocking traffic.
Other undesignated pick-up points in the city centre included the intersection of Joseph Msika Street and Robert Mugabe Road, corner Sam Nujoma Street and Leonid Brezhnev Avenue, among other roads.
Pauline Sunganoyemoyo, said things had normalised when the government banned kombies and established the ZUPCO monopoly in 2020. Said Sunganoyemoyo:
<blockquote>
Things were getting back to normal when all public transport operators were ordered to operate under the ZUPCO franchise.
Mushikashika was low, but when the transport system was liberalised, mushikashika including kombis resurfaced and now they are a menace in the city centre.
</blockquote>
Another citizen, Freddy Dhliwayo, urged the police to eradicate mushikashika from the country’s roads. He said:
<blockquote>
The mushikashika operators are causing a lot of trouble in the city centre. Recently, a woman was nearly run over by a vehicle that was escaping from the police.
We want the police to act and remove all those operating in undesignated areas.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

"ZUPCO Monopoly Was Better", Mushikashikas Irk Citizens

A 26-year-old woman from Avonlea in Harare was kidnapped before she was gang-raped at Botanic Gardens after she had boarded a Mushika-shika vehicle from town on Wednesday.
Police said the four men who raped the woman also robbed her of cash and a cellphone and then dumped her.
ZRP spokesperson in Harare Province, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, confirmed the case to <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/woman-gang-raped-by-mushika-shika-crew/">H-Metro</a>.
He said the victim was referred to Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals for medical examination. Said Insp Chakanza:
<blockquote>
Police are investigating a case involving a woman who was raped after being offered transport along Leopold Takawira Street in town to Avonlea.
Circumstances are that on March 1 at around 11 AM, the complainant boarded a black Honda Fit, at corner Leopold Takawira and Nelson Mandela, intending to go to Avonlea.
The vehicle had four men, including the driver.
The victim shared the front passenger seat with one accused.
The vehicle drove along Leopold Takawira towards Avondale and turned right into Cork Road just after Parirenyatwa Group of Hospitals.
When they reached a bushy area near the Botanic Gardens, the accused, who was sharing a seat with the complainant, demanded the complainant’s valuables
Complainant handed her Honor cellphone which had a US$10 note in the pouch.
Accused then snatched the complainant’s handbag and stole US$5.
The accused, who was sharing the seat with complainant, fondled her breasts and the other three accused disembarked from the vehicle and he raped her once without protection.
The other three took turns to rape the victim and dumped her in the garden.
She was later rescued by a passerby who took her to ZRP Avondale.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Harare Woman Gang-raped And Robbed By Mushika-shika Crew

The Zimbabwe Passenger Company (ZUPCO) at the weekend reduced inner-city fares in all trading currencies.
In Bulawayo, ZUPCO reduced fares from ZWL$300 to ZWL$250 and from R7 to R5.
Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) president Tafadzwa Goliati commended ZUPCO for the move saying it will provide respite to commuters. He said:
<blockquote>
This is a good move which has been taken by the Government as it will help to reduce the burden being worsened by economic hardship.
</blockquote>
Goliati, however, urged ZUPCO to increase efficiency and deploy commuter omnibuses in areas where there is a shortage.
He added that having reliable ZUPCO buses will also ensure the safety of members of the public as they won’t be forced to resort to Mushikashika (pirate taxis) where they will be at risk of being robbed. | <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/zupco-reduces-fares-2/">Chronicle</a>

ZUPCO Slashes Inner-city Fares

Police in Plumtree, Matabeleland South Province, arrested 55 drivers and impounded at least 29 vehicles during a seven-day operation code name “i-number plate ingaphi/ number plate iripi” (where is the vehicle number plate?).
The operation, which covered both rural and urban areas, business centres and highways and ended on Tuesday, was aimed at curbing traffic lawlessness thereby reducing road traffic accidents.
Police said they noted that unregistered vehicles were being used to commit crimes such as armed robbery, murder, kidnapping and smuggling. Police said in a statement:
<blockquote>
It has also been observed that the mushikashika vehicles and kombis that are being contracted to ZUPCO were carrying passengers across the district and these have removed number plates to avoid being identified.
The seven-day operation which was conducted in the district resulted in 55 arrests and 29 vehicles were impounded for infringing the temporary identification card facility.
The operation led to the confiscation of those vehicles without relevant papers.
</blockquote>
Police said some motorists had become so rogue that they were defying police signals to stop at roadblocks and checkpoints.
Others were allegedly so daring that if a police officer stood in their way, they were prepared to knock them down. | <a href="https://www.sundaynews.co.zw/55-arrested-29-plumtree-vehicles-impounded/">The Sunday News</a>

Police Impound 29 Vehicles, Arrest 55 Drivers In Plumtree

Police in Harare have launched an operation targetting unlicensed, uninsured and unregistered motor vehicles plying the capital’s major roads.
Police suspect that the vehicles are being used to commit serious crimes such as armed robbery and hit-and-run accidents.
A memo from the Officer Commanding Police, Harare South District, Chief Superintendent, M. Majojo, reveals that the operation will also target mushikashika (pirate taxis). It reads:
<blockquote>
It is difficult for law enforcement agencies to identify owners of unregistered vehicles after committing such crimes as they are not on the Central Vehicle Registry database.
Most vehicles plying the country’s roads are either not registered or the vehicle owners deliberately remove number plates to avoid identification.
The unregistered vehicles are being used to commit serious crimes and drivers of such motor vehicles cause chaos on the roads.
These unruly elements have reduced Harare from a Sunshine City status to a dirty and chaotic capital.
It is against this background that the district shall embark on an operation to clean up and restore sanity in Greater Harare, by arresting touts, mushika-shika operators, street car washers and car repairers operating at undesignated places.
</blockquote>
Police said they will be impounding motor vehicles suspected to have been stolen, smuggled or used in committing crimes.
According to the memo, the impounded vehicles will be taken to yards ‘where they would be subjected to a clearance process involving stakeholders such as Vehicle Theft Squad (VTS), Central Vehicle Registry (CVR), ZINARA Zimbabwe Revenue Authority (ZIMRA), Harare City Council Traffic Police and Vehicle Inspection Department (VID)”. | <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/police-flex-muscles-operation-to-restore-sanity-on-the-roads-starts-today/">H-Metro</a>

Police In Harare Launch Operation "To Restore Sanity" On Roads

A speeding wanted robber who was driving a stolen vehicle allegedly caused the road accident that claimed six lives in Mutare recently.
According to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/robber-killed-in-accident-with-stolen-vehicle/">The Manica Post</a>, one of the Honda Fit vehicles that were involved in the accident that killed six people near Mutare Teachers’ College on Sunday morning had been stolen in Chipinge the previous week.
The mastermind of the robbery was driving the car and he died on the spot.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Manicaland Province, Inspector Nobert, Muzondo confirmed the development.
He said that the driver of the stolen vehicle was Tawanda Chitambo (31) of Chikanga 1 in Mutare.
Chitambo had stolen the Honda Fit he was driving from Takudzwa Ngqobi (20) in Chipinge on 29 August.
Insp Muzondo further revealed that police were hunting for Chitambo’s two accomplices in the robbery who were still at large. He said:
<blockquote>
During enquiries to establish the registered owner of the Honda Fit, it was established that the vehicle had been stolen from a taxi operator plying the Mt Selinda-Chipinge route.
Investigations revealed that Mr Ngqobi was hired by the three suspects to ferry them to Mutakura Dam Turn-off.
They lied to the complainant that they wanted to visit a sick relative. The complainant agreed and charged them US$10.
When they arrived at their intended destination, the suspects ordered the complainant to drive further into the bush where they robbed him of his car, US$80 and a cellphone. They tied him up and fled from the scene.
The complainant later freed himself and made a police report.
</blockquote>
Chitambo reportedly started using the stolen vehicle as a pirate tax and was killed in the accident on 4 September after he had picked up passengers in Mutare.

Robber Killed In Accident With Stolen Pirate Taxi

Police in Bulawayo have launched an operation targetting public transporters operating from undesignated points in the city.
Police say that have impounded 21 buses, 45 commuter omnibuses and 15 private cars since the operation started two days ago.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, told journalists on Friday that the impounded vehicles were taken to Ross Camp Police Station while the drivers were arrested. He said:
<blockquote>
Most of the vehicles we have impounded are not registered or have outstanding fees with the city council.
For them to be cleared, they will have to undergo inspection by the relevant authorities.
</blockquote>
Insp Ncube urged members of the public and bus operators to desist from operating in undesignated areas.
He reiterated that the police shall continue with the operation until order is restored in the city.
In Bulawayo, long-distance bus crews pick up and drop passengers along Bulawayo–Harare Road, Leopold Takawira Extension opposite Centenary Park and along Bulawayo–Plumtree Road at Jonh Love Motor, among other undesignated points, thereby disrupting the smooth flow of traffic.

Police Launch Operation Targeting Illegal Transporters In Bulawayo

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched a campaign against errant drivers, traffic offenders and illegal transport operators (mushikashika) during the Heroes and Defence Forces holidays to curb road carnage.
ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said the operation will be carried out from Friday until Tuesday. He said:
<blockquote>
I want to assure the public that when we are conducting these campaigns with the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe, we will impound all unroadworthy vehicles. So drivers are warned.
We will also ensure that those who are carrying any load which is above the capacity stipulated of their they are arrested.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) chairperson Kura Sibanda urged road users to adhere to the rules of the road. Sibanda said:
<blockquote>
Increased volumes of traffic will be on our roads as the public uses this period to engage in social, cultural and religious activities.
As witnessed by the Chimanimani fatal road crash that happened earlier this year, those that travel to church gatherings tend to overload passengers and goods.
We have also noticed an increased number of unlicenced drivers ferrying these people to and from church gatherings and conferences.
We, therefore, urge them to avoid overloading and ensure that the drivers responsible for their travels are licenced.
When travelling at night, we encourage pedestrians to wear bright colours or reflective clothing so that motorists can see them from a distance.
We urge all road users to adhere to the rules of the road.
</blockquote>
Both Asst Comm Nyathi and the TSCZ chairman were speaking at the launch of the Shona and Ndebele versions of the Highway Code on Thursday in Harare.
More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/police-to-lunch-new-anti-mushikashika-blitz-ahead-of-heroes-holiday/">NewZimbabwe.com</a>, <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/shona-ndebele-highway-code-launched/">The Herald</a>

Police Launch New Anti-mushikashika Blitz

Police in Bulawayo have appealed to members of the public to help in the identification of the bodies of three people who died in an accident along Nketa Drive near Tshabalala high-density suburb on Tuesday last week.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Bulawayo Province, Inspector Abednico Ncube, on Thursday said three deceased bodies were still unidentified at the UBH mortuary. He said:
<blockquote>
Bodies of a fatal accident which occurred along Nketa Drive on Tuesday are still unclaimed at United Bulawayo Hospitals (UBH) mortuary pending positive identification by relatives.
Police are seeking assistance from the public to positively identify the bodies of the three people who died in the accident which happened along Nketa Drive near the high-density suburb of Tshabalala as they did not have any form of identification on them.
The deceased’s remains include a three-month-old baby. They were ferried to UBH for post-mortem.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, six people who survived the accident were seriously injured and taken to UBH for medical assistance.
What happened: Inspector Ncube said the accident was a result of human error and he implored “mushikashika” drivers to exercise caution on the roads. He said:
<blockquote>
Sandile Dlamini (27) of Nketa was driving a Honda Fit along Nketa Drive with six passengers on board and had a head-on collision with Sipho Magutshwa (29) of Nketa, Bulawayo, who was driving a Nissan Elgrand with two passengers on board.
The circumstances leading to the accident are that Dlamini tried to overtake another vehicle without due care, resulting in a head-on collision with Magutshwa who was driving along the same road due north.
We urge motorists, especially Honda Fit mshikashika drivers, not to overload their vehicles and exercise extreme caution on our roads so as to avoid unnecessary loss of life.
We also warn these pirate taxis not to compete on the roads as they put people’s lives at risk.
</blockquote>
More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/07/byo-accident-victims-bodies-uncollected-police/">NewsDay</a>

Three Bulawayo Accident Victims’ Bodies Unidentified - Police

The Minister of Local Government and Public Works, July Moyo, would be asked to give a ministerial statement to Parliament soon, to be followed by a debate on the state of public transport in the country, the Speaker of the National Assembly Jacob Mudenda has said.
This comes after members of parliament expressed concern over the country’s failing public transport system.
State-owned transport company ZUPCO has enjoyed a public transport monopoly since the outbreak of COVID-19 in March 2020 after the government banned privately-owned minibuses (kombis).
However, ZUPCO “has demonstrated incapacity to be able to carry every passenger,” according to Mbizo MP Settlement Chikwinya (CCC), who was speaking in the National Assembly on Tuesday, 3 May.
Chikwinya urged the government to re-open public transport provision to private players. He said:
<blockquote>
As it is, due to a lack of reliable public transport, people are getting home at around 11 PM. People are delaying coming to work up to around 9 AM or 10 AM.
It is causing loss of production time and loss of quality time within people’s homes.
</blockquote>
In 2020, the Government directed owners of minibuses (kombis) to join the ZUPCO pool but many refused, and some of those who had joined later withdrew from the ZUPCO franchise due to delays in payments which are made in discredited Zimbabwe dollars.
In his pre-recorded Workers Day message, President Emmerson Mnangagwa said the Government will not allow pirate taxis (mushikashika) to take over public transport in the country. He said:
<blockquote>
My government is determined to retain the purchasing power of workers, through a viable public transport system.
The government will not stand by and watch while the hard-earned incomes of our workers are stolen by ‘mushika-shikas’ and ‘makoronyera’. No!
You, as our workers, deserve an efficient and affordable transport system so that production time, as well as your family time, is not lost in transport queues. During peak hours, workers must be transported with the greatest ease.
I, therefore, direct authorities at ZUPCO and the responsible ministry to heed this call and bring back order in the sector.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.zimlive.com/2022/05/04/parliament-summons-juy-moyo-over-failing-zupco/">ZimLive</a></h4>

Parliament Summons July Moyo Over Failing Public Transport System

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) says the Government should reverse its decision to monopolise public transport.
In 2020 the Ministry of Local Government and Public Works ordered all players in the public transport sector to join the Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) franchise or take their vehicles off the road.
According to PAZ president Tafadzwa Goliati, the move created a transport crisis, resulting in the emergence of a thriving illegal taxi business (mushikashika). Said Goliati:
<blockquote>
The economy is opening up and transport is an integral part of the economy. There is a need for adequate transport for everyone.
Schools and other sectors of the economy have reopened and some buses which are under ZUPCO have returned to rural areas or highway routes, so there is a need to increase transport operators.
Monopoly in a country like Zimbabwe will only create illegal taxis, and there is a need for the government to rectify the issue.
</blockquote>
A Harare commuter, Enock Hore, accused the Government of making their lives difficult by creating a monopoly in the transport sector. He said:
<blockquote>
Government should be blamed for creating chaos in the transport sector.
ZUPCO buses are not reliable and most of the buses plying urban routes are not in good condition.
Instead of protecting its citizens, our government has a penchant for making our lives more difficult.
</blockquote>
In his pre-recorded Workers’ Day speech, President Emmerson Mnangagwa accused illegal transport operators of “stealing” from workers. He said:
<blockquote>
The second republic is determined to retain the purchasing power of workers, through viable public transport systems.
Government will not stand by and watch while the hard-earned incomes of our workers are being stolen by mushikashika and makoronyera. No!
You, as our workers, deserve an efficient and affordable transport system so that production time, as well as your family time, is not lost in transport queues.
During peak hours, workers must be transported with the greatest ease.
</blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) recently launched an operation targetting mushikashika and illegal hawkers.
Police arrested at least 70 drivers of pirate taxis and their unregistered vehicles were impounded on Sunday.
The operation has worsened the transport challenges being faced by commuters in urban areas, especially in Harare and Bulawayo.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/2022/05/ed-declares-war-on-private-transporters/">NewsDay</a></h4>

"Govt To Blame For Transport Chaos"

The ruling ZANU PF party has been accused of diverting Zimbabwe United Passengers Company (ZUPCO) buses from urban constituencies where it lost to those constituencies where its candidates won in the recent by-elections.
This comes after newly-elected Epworth MP, Zalerah Makari (ZANU PF), revealed that her constituency received more buses after they made a request to authorities. <a href="https://twitter.com/ZalerahMakari/status/1520260975664025600">She tweeted:</a>
<blockquote>
There have been transport challenges in Epworth. We requested more buses in order to solve this and I’m glad that we were given more buses for Epworth.
I will continue to represent the interest of the people of Epworth, affordable transport for our people!
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, former Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU), Peter Mutasa accused the ZANU PF-led Government of playing with people’s lives. Responding to Makari, <a href="https://twitter.com/MutasaPeter/status/1520315602640019457">Mutasa said:</a>
<blockquote>
lf these are not new buses as we see in the pictures, then it means they have been diverted from other suburbs.
Those suburbs are now worse than they were. It is now where ZANU PF won more buses and less where it lost.
Why does your government play politics with people’s lives?
</blockquote>
Mutasa also bemoaned the ongoing transport challenges that are being experienced by commuters after the Government banned private transporters in 2020. <a href="https://twitter.com/MutasaPeter/status/1519951868985847808">Said Mutasa:</a>
<blockquote>
Whoever is benefiting through the ZUPCO monopoly doesn’t do this to citizens These are workers who work over 8 hours, some while standing
Then they come to stand again in the cold in the rain and in the sun for another 3 hours. Why?
</blockquote>
Zimbabweans have been experiencing transport challenges since 2020 when the Government banned private buses and kombis and ordered them to join the ZUPCO franchise.
The banning of kombis resulted in the emergence of a thriving pirate taxi industry (mushikashika) but ZRP is now targetting the unlicensed taxi operators leaving commuters stranded.
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Epworth Given More ZUPCO Buses After Voting For ZANU PF

Police in Harare Metropolitan Province on Wednesday, 27 April launched an operation targeting pirate taxis and illegal kombis (mushikashika) and illegal vendors.
The operation will also target unregistered cars, street kids controlling traffic and vendors at intersections.
In a statement, Harare Province Deputy Provincial Police Spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Webster Dzvova said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police, Harare Province, will conduct an operation to restore sanity and decongest the Harare Central Business District and greater Harare.
The operation will include our stakeholders, including ZINARA, VID, Ruwa Local Board, Chitungwiza Town Council, Epworth Local Board, Harare City Council and the Department of Social Welfare.
The operation will be conducted in all Harare Police districts.
</blockquote>
Asst Insp Dzvova said Mushikashika vehicles are contributing to congestion during peak hours in Harare’s central business district. He said:
<blockquote>
As Harare Province, we are worried about the congestion during peak hours, and a number of criminal cases emanating from these mushikashikas, and non-ZUPCO commuter omnibuses and buses.
</blockquote>
He also warned members of the public against boarding Mushikashika as they may fall prey to robbers. Said Asst Insp Dzvova:
<blockquote>
A number of robberies, rape and theft cases have occurred in which victims fall prey to these illegal transporters who misrepresent themselves as transporters, through mushikashika.
We have declared war against these mushikashikas.
We will continuously impound the mushikashika and arrest the drivers. We, hereby, appeal to commuters to avoid mushikashika. Only ZUPCO buses and omnibuses are allowed to operate.
Those with private vehicles are encouraged and warned against picking up strangers as passengers as they may end up being robbed of their motor vehicles.
Motorists should adhere to the rules and regulations of the road like stopping at traffic lights.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/blitz-on-mushikashika-operation-to-start-today/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Police Launch Operation Targeting "Mushikashika"

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has urged members of the public to desist from boarding pirate taxis (mushikashika) or using their vehicles as pirate taxis as they risk being robbed.
This comes after three men were robbed in separate incidents within Harare Metropolitan Province on 21 and 22 April where pirate taxis were involved. In a statement, ZRP said:
<blockquote>
The ZRP reiterates that members of the public must avoid boarding mushikashika vehicles or using their private vehicles as pirate taxis as they risk falling prey to robbers.
On 22/04/22, a Harare man (25) lost property valued at US$750 after boarding a grey Toyota Wish vehicle with two occupants at the Mbudzi roundabout destined for the CBD.
Along the way, the suspects produced an unidentified pistol and a knife before they stole his property.
On 22/04/22, a complainant (37) lost property valued at US$893 to four unknown suspects after boarding a black Toyota Wish at Puma Service Station, Zengeza going to the city centre.
The suspects later parked the vehicle at Hunyani Bridge and threatened the victim with knives.
On 21/04/22, a motorist driving a Honda Fit vehicle along Liberation Legacy Way lost property valued at US$300 after picking up four passengers along the way.
The suspects grabbed the victim from behind and threatened him with a knife.
</blockquote>
In an unrelated incident, ZRP Avondale recorded a murder case where Wayne Darimani (41) fatally assaulted his brother Leonard Karombo (46) after a misunderstanding at a beer binge at Lagoon Shops, Avondale.
Police said the suspect pushed the victim and he fell headlong and lost consciousness on 27 May this year.
The victim was sent to the hospital but his condition continued to deteriorate until he passed away.
<h4>More: <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

Police Urge Motorists, Commuters To Shun Mushikashika

Police in Midlands Province have implored members of the public to desist from boarding pirate taxis (mushikashika) after a Redcliff man was robbed around midnight on Wednesday.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) spokesperson in Midlands, Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, confirmed that a 32-year-old man was robbed after he had boarded a pirate taxi without number plates. He said:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe Republic Police is investigating a robbery case whereby one, Tatenda Ranganai, a man aged 32 years of Mbizo, Kwekwe, boarded an unregistered silver Toyota Vitz at FBC Bank, Kwekwe, at about 2230 hours.
(He was in the company of) John Chandiwana, a male aged 39 years, and Nkosinathi Khumalo a male aged 41 years, both of Redcliff, Kwekwe.
The vehicle had two occupants, including the driver.
Along the way, the driver diverted the route and stopped at a secluded place.
The suspects produced knives and threatened to stab the three while demanding cash and valuables.
Cash, cellphones and various groceries were taken from the three before they were dumped by the suspects, who drove back towards Kwekwe Central Business District.
We are appealing to members of the public, with information about the suspects in these cases, to approach the nearest Police.
Once again, we urge members of the public to desist from using Mushikashikas for transport, people should always use public transport.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.hmetro.co.zw/giants-bite-the-dust-dynamos-bosso-caps-lose/">H-Metro</a></h4>

Mushikashika Passengers Robbed At Knifepoint

The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) on Friday evening apologised to motorists over its failure to provide buses to ferry them to their homes on time.
Social media platforms were yesterday evening awash with pictures of hundreds of people waiting dejectedly for ZUPCO buses and kombis at various terminuses in Harare.
In a statement, ZUPCO claimed to have managed to clear most of its ranks by 7.30 PM and blamed the transport chaos on the removal of the Mushikashika and illegal kombis. ZUPCO said:
<blockquote>
Today we witnessed an increase in passengers as Mushikashika was taken off the road.
By 1930hrs we had managed to clear most of the ranks in Harare. We will continue to do better and help eradicate Mushikashika chaos in our cities.
</blockquote>
The transport situation has been compounded by the police who are imposing $2 000 fines on passengers who are arrested for boarding vehicles that are not registered with ZUPCO.
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Publicity and Broadcasting Services, Nick Mangwana also apologised to members of the public for the transport blues. <a href="https://twitter.com/nickmangwana/status/1434017888264982529?s=20">He tweeted:</a>
<blockquote>
We realise the difficulties faced by the commuting public yesterday as they tried to find their way home. It’s not the intention of Govt to inconvenience the citizenry.
A lasting solution to our urban transport woes is being implemented. We are sorry for the inconvenience experienced.
</blockquote>
Meanwhile, MDC Alliance leader Nelson Chamisa castigated the government for creating a ZUPCO monopoly when the company clearly has no capacity to provide convenient transport for members of the public. Said Chamisa:
<blockquote>
We said this in May 2021. It has only gotten worse. The illegal ZUPCO monopoly is heartless and evil. Command transport has failed, must fall &amp;end! Zim deserves quality. We will provide efficient world-class urban transport, trams, trains and modern buses.
</blockquote>
Renowned author and human rights defender Tsitsi Dangarembga said the government is deliberately inconveniencing people by forcing the ZUPCO monopoly on them. <a href="https://twitter.com/efie41209591/status/1434029831122001920?s=20">She said:</a>
<blockquote>
In my opinion, it is the intention of the government to inconvenience citizens. If it had not been an intention they would not have introduced a system that does precisely that, &amp; imposed this wrong system with state force, thus inconveniencing and disrupting citizens well-being further.
</blockquote>
<h4>More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a></h4>

ZUPCO Apologises For Transport Chaos... Chamisa Calls It Heartless And Evil

The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has launched an operation targeting pirate taxis (mushikashika) mostly unregistered Toyota Wish, Honda Fit and Toyota Vitz vehicles following an increase in armed robbery and rape cases countrywide.
National police spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi police are also conducting awareness campaigns urging people to desist from boarding such types of vehicles.
He said they were concerned with such cases and that people are not taking heed of their warnings as they continue falling prey to these criminals. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
<blockquote>
We are concerned about an increase in robbery cases that are being used to commit armed robberies and rape cases countrywide and we would want to continue urging people to prioritise their safety and security by desisting from boarding such vehicles as this would expose them to criminals.
Besides arrests of armed robbers by the police, we have launched an operation targeting pirate taxis and we are also conducting awareness campaigns countrywide.
</blockquote>
Last Thursday at 11.45 am, a 24-year-old man was robbed of a cellphone and cash, all valued at US$487, after boarding a silver Toyota Wish at Newlands roundabout.
On the same day at around noon, a woman aged 21 was raped and robbed of US$70, RTGS$320 and other valuables after boarding an unregistered silver Toyota Wish along Chiremba Road, Hatfield.
The next day at around 11.45 am another woman aged 23 was also raped after boarding an unregistered white Toyota Wish with two men aboard near Mufakose High 1, on her way to Budiriro.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zrp-launches-massive-operation-on-pirate-taxis/">The Herald</a></h4>

Police Launch Operation Against Pirate Taxis

A pirate taxi (mushikashika) driver allegedly committed suicide by consuming poison at Zvishavane Central Police Station after police refused to return his vehicle which they had impounded for operating in contravention of COVID-19 restrictions.
Tapiwa Manyimo (38) of Maglas suburb in the asbestos mining town was pronounced dead on arrival at Zvishavane District Hospital where he had been rushed for medical attention.
Police found a suicide note in one of his pockets which indicated that he was having sleepless nights at home as his wife was harassing him over the impounded vehicle which was his only source of income.
National police spokesperson, Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the incident but said he had no full details at hand. He said:
<blockquote>
I can confirm that there is a sudden death matter involving a Zvishavane man who committed suicide and left behind a suicide note.
</blockquote>
Chronicle reported a source close to the matter as saying the incident occurred on Saturday. Said the source:
<blockquote>
He [Manyimo] walked to the police station and pleaded with the police officers to have his pirate taxi released but the police would not budge.
The police were insisting that all impounded vehicles will be taken to the Vehicle Inspection Department (VID) for inspection first before they are released to their owners.
</blockquote>
Marimo then allegedly took some pesticides from his pocket before consuming some at Zvishavane Central police station before collapsing.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/just-in-mshika-shika-driver-commits-suicide/">Chronicle</a></h4>

Mushikashika Driver Commits Suicide At Police Station

The Passengers Association of Zimbabwe (PAZ) has filed an appeal against a High Court judgment empowering Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) officers to use spikes when dealing with errant private and public motor vehicles.
This comes after High Court judge, Justice Owen Tagu dismissed an application by PAZ, together with private taxi “Mushikashika” driver Bernard Murizani seeking a ban on the use of spikes and tear gas by the police.
Justice Tagu dismissed the application saying that banning the use of spikes by traffic police to stop vehicles refusing to obey orders to stop would be as good as legalising crime and disempowering police from maintaining law and order.
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<li class="entry-title"><a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/07/13/high-court-approves-use-of-spikes-by-traffic-police/">High Court Approves Use Of Spikes By Traffic Police</a></li>
</ul>
In its appeal against the ruling, PAZ complained that Tagu sanctioned unconstitutional conduct. The application reads in part:
<blockquote>
The High Court erred and misdirected itself in making a finding that the use of spikes, smashing of windscreens and throwing of teargas in public transport by the ZRP officers leading to damage to property, bodily injuries and loss of lives of passengers and other members of the public does not amount to a violation of the rights to life and to personal security as ingrained on section 48 and 52 respectively of the Constitution of Zimbabwe Amendment (No.20) Act, 2013.
The High Court further erred and misdirected itself in finding that illegal conduct of illegal transport operators, colloquially known as mushikashika justifies or necessitates the use of excessive use of force outside the parameters stipulated under section 42 of the Criminal Procedure and Evidence Act.
</blockquote>
The appeal is yet to be heard.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.newzimbabwe.com/paz-appeals-against-use-of-spikes-by-police/">NewZimbabwe.com</a></h4>

Passengers' Association Appeals Against Use Of Spikes By Police

Former tourism workers who have been rendered jobless due to the effects of the coronavirus are believed to be the majority of pirate taxi drivers (Mushikashika), who have flooded roads in Victoria Falls.
The Chronicle reports that there are no commuter omnibuses (kombis) in Victoria Falls as residents prefer smaller vehicles which they say are quicker.
Mushikashika taxis are threatening to push registered operators out of business as they do not use designated pick up points in town and continuously run between routes for passengers.
The Victoria Falls Taxis Association (VFTA) has appealed to Government for a waiver of some vehicle registration fees.
VFTA chairman Victoria Mwembe told Chronicle that some of the Mushikashika taxis were once registered but are now operating illegally because owners cannot afford registration and licence fees amid low business. He said:
People are desperate and looking for money which is why we have been appealing for exemption of some fees.
<blockquote>As a taxis association, there is nothing we can do about the unregistered vehicles because a majority of vehicles here are not registered as people cannot afford to take their cars to VID or pay insurance fees.
We had wished to get assistance from Government because it is not a secret that Victoria Falls was the hardest hit by COVID-19.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, Matabeleland North police spokesperson Inspector Glory Banda said traffic police are committed to ensuring sanity prevails on the country’s roads in the best interest of reducing road carnage and a host of other offences.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/pirate-taxis-flood-victoria-falls/" rel="noopener" target="_blank">Chronicle</a></h4>

Pirate Taxis Flood Victoria Falls Roads

The Zimbabwe United Passenger Company (ZUPCO) has increased bus fares by 100% with effect from Saturday, 5 September 2020.
Bus fares have been hiked from ZWL$8.00 to US$16.00, while kombi fares have been increased from ZWL$16.00 to ZWL$32.00 per trip.
Just over a month ago, the transport utility hiked bus fares by the same margin. ZUPCO chief executive Evaristo Madangwa said then:
<blockquote>The price of fuel has gone up and operating costs have also increased. By adjusting the fares upwards, we will be able to improve efficiency.</blockquote>
Meanwhile, illegal transport operators (Mushikashika) are charging the equivalent of US$0.50 or ZWL$45.00 for short trips which makes ZUPCO kombis cheaper in comparison.
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ZUPCO Hikes Fares By 100%, Again

ZRP has announced that since Sunday it has impounded over 9 000 vehicles (combies and private cars) that are running illegal pirating services because ZUCO is the only one licensed to ferry passengers from point A to point B, The Herald reports.
ZRP further warned that they will also impound cars not displaying number plates and warned citizens about inter-province travelling by saying the country was still in lockdown. ZRP spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi said:
<blockquote>Motor vehicle owners who are removing number plates to avoid detection also risk having such vehicles impounded once caught.
People should take note that the country is still under national lockdown and as such, inter-city movements remain banned. We reiterate that we don’t expect any unnecessary movements and that people should abide by the laws.
People should put their safety and health first and should also assist in the maintenance of law and order</blockquote>
ZRP launched an operation that is targeting illegal pirates over the weekend which has resulted in 9233 drivers being arrested for operating mushikashika,
More:<a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/9-200-pirate-taxis-kombis-impounded/"> ZRP</a>

ZRP Impounds 9233 Vehicles Running Illegal Pirating Services In 1 Week

A Harare-based police officer only identified as Mukosera was run over by a <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Kombi" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">commuter omnibus</a> and broke his arm in the process while attempting to arrest a tout, Phillimon Munikwa, 20, of no fixed abode.
Harare magistrate Learnmore Mapiye charged Munikwa with touting for passengers in contravention of the Road Motor Transportation Act and assaulting a peace officer.
The tout was remanded in custody to November 7 for bail application.
Mukosera allegedly jumped into a kombi Munikwa was loading and was shoved off the vehicle, hitting the tarmac and was run over by the vehicle as the driver tried to flee from the scene.
The incident occurred in the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Harare" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Harare</a> CBD on October 14 at the corner of Robert Mugabe Road and Cameron Street (where kombis routinely pick up passengers illegally, a practice known as Mushikashika). Munikwa was arrested on October 23 at the Copacabana Bus Terminus.
<h4>More: <a href="https://www.dailynews.co.zw/articles/2019/10/26/cop-run-over-trying-to-arrest-tout" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Daily News</a></h4>

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