Police Ban Night Driving After Fatal Crashes Surge

The Zimbabwe Republic Police warned motorists to avoid night travel following a surge in fatal accidents, including the crash that killed Highlanders officials, NewZimbabwe.com reported. Police cited poor visibility and stray livestock as major hazards, urging families, transport operators, and football teams to schedule trips during daylight hours. However, transport operators and families often have no alternative due to economic pressures and limited daytime schedules, forcing many to risk night journeys. The advisory stops short of a formal ban, leaving enforcement to individual discretion rather than systematic roadblocks. The underlying vulnerability remains the country's poorly lit highways and weak enforcement of vehicle roadworthiness, meaning any travel after dark remains a lethal gamble without urgent infrastructure upgrades and stricter traffic policing.