Ghost inspections: Zim car importers charged for services they never see
Every year, thousands of Zimbabweans import second-hand vehicles from countries such as Japan and the United Kingdom, drawn by their relative affordability, reliability, and wider selection
By Nunurai Jena
Apr. 26, 2026
Car theft convicts back in court on appeal
TWO men convicted and sentenced to seven years in prison for motor vehicle theft are back in court after successfully challenging both their conviction and sentence.
By Langelihle Nyathi
Mar. 30, 2026
Cars in their mixed eraCars in their mixed era
The global car industry in February 2026 feels like a busy workshop with three different projects on the go. Over in one corner, engineers are perfecting fully-electric cars. Across the room
By Andrew Muzamhindo
Feb. 27, 2026
Government rakes in US$18m from number plates
Mhona said the revenue disclosures were in line with transparency and accountability principles.
By Sharon Sibindi
Feb. 15, 2026
Two different times will never be merged into one
By forcing an EV to mimic the limitations of an internal combustion engine, manufacturers risk diluting the very strengths that make electric propulsion revolutionary.
By Tendai Munhundarima
Feb. 15, 2026
How Zim’s second-hand car boom is fuelling a hidden waste crisis
Customs officials at ports like Beitbridge and Chirundu are primarily tasked with assessing duty, checking for stolen vehicles, and ensuring documentation is in order.
By Nunurai Jena
Jan. 25, 2026
Govt gazettes new vehicle registration and licensing fees
Government has gazetted Statutory Instrument 10 of 2026, amending the Vehicle Registration and Licencing Regulations to review fees for vehicle registration, licencing and number plates.
By Staff Reporter
Jan. 13, 2026
Cars for a few, hunger for many
The growing spectacle of vehicle donations by government officials and politically-connected individuals exposes a leadership disconnected from the daily suffering of ordinary citizens.
By Newsday
Dec. 18, 2025
ZRP crackdown a bold step in securing our roads
Public transport in Zimbabwe has long been a vital part of the country’s infrastructure, but it has also been a major contributor to road accidents.
By Newsday
Nov. 28, 2025
