Zimbabwe authorities plan to remove unlicensed passenger vehicle operations through the creation of a comprehensive mass transit bus network, Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona announced. The initiative involves coordination among transport, home affairs and local government departments to enforce regulations against unregistered mushika-shika operators while improving traffic control and passenger protection.
Mhona stated that officials are preparing statutory instruments to implement public service vehicle regulatory changes as directed by the Office of the President and Cabinet. The ministry is also simplifying compliance procedures by consolidating documentation requirements and establishing professional driver licensing standards. Speed camera technical specifications have been finalized by the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe, working with police to strengthen enforcement capabilities.
Rail modernization remains a priority, with National Railways of Zimbabwe receiving recapitalization support for locomotive repairs, while the government considers absorbing legacy debts hampering Air Zimbabwe operations. European Union funding enabled feasibility studies for the Lion's Den to Kafue rail connection with Zambia, and partnership agreements with Zimasco have already restored 84 wagons and three locomotives to service.
Mhona stated that officials are preparing statutory instruments to implement public service vehicle regulatory changes as directed by the Office of the President and Cabinet. The ministry is also simplifying compliance procedures by consolidating documentation requirements and establishing professional driver licensing standards. Speed camera technical specifications have been finalized by the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe, working with police to strengthen enforcement capabilities.
Rail modernization remains a priority, with National Railways of Zimbabwe receiving recapitalization support for locomotive repairs, while the government considers absorbing legacy debts hampering Air Zimbabwe operations. European Union funding enabled feasibility studies for the Lion's Den to Kafue rail connection with Zambia, and partnership agreements with Zimasco have already restored 84 wagons and three locomotives to service.
