He said most of the accidents were caused by recklessness, mechanical faults, speeding and overtaking errors.

This comes as an official curfew seems to have kicked-in in the capital.

Chikura had on August 23, 2024, also acquitted Lukas Slavia, a 37-year-old Czech Republic citizen, who had been on trial after being arrested together with Ssekamwa.

“Government will continue to monitor the operations of our financial markets and promote efforts to grow and stabilise our national currency.”

The ZWG shortage has also forced the general public to resort to the US dollar as a store of value and paying for goods and services in the foreign currency.

National Housing and Social Amenities deputy minister Musa Ncube expressed optimism in Udcorp’s ability to spearhead housing initiatives.

The development was revealed by Swiss ambassador to Zimbabwe, Zambia and Malawi Stéphane Rey on the Switzerland National Day recently.

These are TelOne, Aura, Dandemutande, Frampol, Zodsat and Namibia-based Paratus, which has an office in Zimbabwe.

The initiative, spearheaded by local youths, includes room renovations, plumbing repairs and the addition of much-needed facilities such as a community computer lab.

The move wiped off salaries and profit margins for businesses, triggering memories of the 2008 economic crisis that led to the scrapping of the local currency.

Mutsvangwa also reiterated the government's dedication to improving the quality of Zimbabwean products for international markets.

The event is aimed at identifying trends and proposals that will attract foreign direct investment and bolster women's roles in the economy.

The conference seeks to empower emerging women business leaders and enhancing their economic participation in Zimbabwe.