Karoi driver jailed, banned for life

Karoi motorist Blessing Dzapasi was sentenced to 12 months in prison and banned from driving Class 2 vehicles for life after failing a breathalyser test, iHarare reported. His alcohol reading exceeded Zimbabwe's legal limit during a police operation, and the Karoi Magistrates' Court imposed the strict sentence. The lifetime ban reflects growing judicial toughness, but enforcement remains sporadic, and corruption often undermines road safety campaigns. The case was heard at Karoi Magistrates' Court, which imposed the strict sentence to deter repeat offenders. Zimbabwe has one of the highest road accident rates in Africa, with drunk driving a major cause. The core vulnerability: the lifetime ban reflects growing judicial toughness, but enforcement remains sporadic, and corruption often undermines road safety campaigns, leaving drunk driving a persistent threat on Zimbabwe's deadly roads.