Vice President Dr. Col (Rtd) K.C.D. Mohadi is this morning set to officiate as Guest of Honour at the High-Level Road Safety Indaba, taking place at Monomotapa Hotel in Harare. The gathering comes as the nation intensifies efforts to address the persistent problem of road traffic accidents.
Running under the theme “Confronting Zimbabwe’s Road Safety Challenges: A Call for Collective Action,” the Indaba brings together stakeholders from across the transport sector and other relevant institutions. Participants are expected to deliberate on the country’s road safety challenges and explore practical, collective solutions.
The event is organised under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, which has consistently emphasised that improving road safety requires a coordinated approach rather than isolated interventions. The choice of theme reflects this position, underscoring that no single institution can tackle the problem alone.
Organisers say the engagement seeks to strengthen collaboration among government departments, transport operators, regulators, enforcement agencies and civil society groups. It also aims to promote shared responsibility, encouraging every road user, from drivers and pedestrians to passengers and commuter omnibus operators, to play a part in making the country’s roads safer.
Road safety has long been a concern for authorities and the public alike. Accidents on the nation’s highways and urban roads continue to claim lives, leave families grieving and place a heavy burden on the health system and the wider economy. Stakeholders at the Indaba are expected to examine the factors that contribute to these incidents and to identify interventions that can deliver tangible results.
The presence of the Vice President as Guest of Honour signals the seriousness with which government views the matter, and the high-level nature of the gathering is intended to translate discussion into action. Delegates are expected to share experiences, exchange ideas and propose measures that can be implemented across the sector.
Beyond dialogue, the Indaba aims to advance practical interventions towards improving road safety and reducing road traffic accidents in Zimbabwe. Organisers hope the resolutions emerging from the day’s deliberations will guide future policy, strengthen enforcement efforts and inform public awareness initiatives.
As proceedings get under way at Monomotapa Hotel, expectations are high that the Indaba will mark a step forward in building a shared commitment to safer roads. The message from organisers is clear: confronting Zimbabwe’s road safety challenges is a national responsibility, and the time for collective action is now.
