Road accidents claim 2 000 lives annually: Minister

TRANSPORT and Infrastructural Development minister Felix Mhona has revealed that Zimbabwe witnesses five deaths per day and in excess of 2 000 deaths per year in road traffic accidents amid concerns over an increase in unroadworthy vehicles and reckless driving.

Mhona made the remarks during the question and answer session in the Senate while responding to Matabeleland South senator Nonhlanhla Mlotshwa last week on Thursday.

Mlotshwa had asked Mhona what reforms are planned to ensure fitness tests are credible and corruption free given the increase in road accidents and the presence of unroadworthy vehicles on Zimbabwe’s roads.

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