Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has banned haulage trucks using the Old Bulawayo and Black roads, effective April 30.
The move is meant to address environmental degradation and public health concerns in the coal-mining town.
The ban comes after years of complaints from residents about air pollution caused by heavy trucks passing through residential areas.
The pollution has been linked to a rise in respiratory illnesses, particularly among children.
In a statement, HCCL Production Manager Benedict Jirah said the decision is aligned with the company’s Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) framework. Said Jira:
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We wish to inform you that, effective 30 April 2025, the use of Old Bulawayo Road and Black Road by haulage trucks for the supply and transportation of bulk goods is strictly prohibited.
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The directive is supported by Statutory Instrument 134 of 2019, which gives legal backing to efforts aimed at reducing environmental and social damage caused by industrial activities.
Heavy truck traffic has caused serious air pollution and raised dust levels, which are affecting people’s health.
It has also damaged roads, increased maintenance costs, and disrupted daily life for residents due to noise, dust, and congestion.
To keep coal and other materials moving, a new alternative route has been identified.
Jirah called on other companies in Hwange to help by providing resources to build and maintain the new road.
More: <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/efforts-to-curb-pollution-in-hwange-colliery-bans-haulage-trucks-from-residential-routes/">Chronicle</a>

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Hwange Colliery Company Limited (HCCL) has stopped big trucks from using some roads to stop pollution in Hwange, a place where coal is mined. People were sick and roads were damaged from the trucks and dust. Now, a new route is found for the trucks to use. The decision is made to protect people and the environment. Other companies are asked to help with the new road. This rule is supported by a law that wants to reduce harm from industrial activities.

HCCL Bans Haulage Trucks To Curb Pollution in Hwange

Four people lost their lives in a tragic accident involving a haulage truck that collided with four vehicles and struck four pedestrians before overturning while descending Christmas Pass on Thursday, 6 March.
The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) confirmed the accident which occurred just after midday along the Harare-Mutare Road, near VED Mutare.
Three victims died at the scene, while the fourth succumbed to injuries at Victoria Chitepo Hospital. Police said:
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The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident which occurred on 06/03/25, at around 1240 hours, along Harare-Mutare Road, near VED Mutare.
A haulage truck collided with four vehicles and hit four pedestrians before overturning and landing on its roof while descending Christmas Pass.
As a result of the accident, three people died on the spot while another died upon admission at Victoria Chitepo Hospital.
More details will be released in due course.
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A truck crashed into cars and people on Christmas Pass, Zimbabwe, killing four people. The accident happened on the Harare-Mutare Road. Three victims died where it happened, and the fourth died at the hospital. The police are investigating the crash that involved the haulage truck. More information will be given later. It was a sad day for the people involved in the accident.

Haulage Truck Crash On Christmas Pass Leaves Four Dead

The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development has dismissed claims that a viral video showing a haulage truck sinking was filmed along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
According to the Ministry, the incident actually took place on the old Masvingo Highway, near the 42km mark, close to Bhati Shops, an area that is not part of the current main road.
In a statement, the Ministry clarified that the affected section is a “strip road” leading to a damaged low-level crossing over the Tugwi River, which is no longer operational. The statement reads:
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The Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development notes with concern a viral video which is currently circulating on social media, purportedly showing a sinking haulage truck along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road.
Upon careful review, the video depicts an incident on the old Masvingo Highway, specifically near the 42km peg, close to Bhati Shops.
This section of the road is a strip road that leads to a damaged low-level crossing structure over the Tugwi River, which is no longer in use.
The section in question was allocated to Fossil Contracting, however, a representative from Fossil Contracting has denied that such an incident occurred on their watch.
Following a site visit, it was confirmed that a single haulage truck was visibly stuck on the old highway.
It is important to note that this section of the road is not part of the current detour along the Masvingo-Beitbridge Highway.
Further investigations revealed that the truck driver was attempting to reconnect to the existing highway, bypassing the detour.
We urge the public to exercise caution and rely on verified information. The relevant authorities are conducting further investigations to ascertain the full details of the incident and to ensure the safety of all road users.
For updates and official statements, please refer to the appropriate government or contractor communications.
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The Ministry of Transport said the viral video of a sinking truck was not on the Masvingo-Beitbridge Road, but on the old Masvingo Highway. It happened near Bhati Shops on a road now unused. The truck was trying to reconnect to the main road. The Ministry is investigating and asks people to be careful and only trust verified information.

Viral Video Of Sinking Truck Not From Masvingo-Beitbridge Road - Transport Ministry

A driver is on the run after allegedly stealing his employer’s 30-tonne haulage truck last month, after he was given a task to collect timber from Nyanga Pine Estate in Mutasa.
The suspect, Shepherd Kambarami (40) from Murambinda Growth Point, was employed by Itai Madondo of Fairbridge Park, Mutare, when he disappeared with the truck, valued at US$47,795.
Assistant Inspector Wiseman Chinyoka, the acting spokesperson for the ZRP in Manicaland Province, confirmed the theft to <a href="https://www.manicapost.co.zw/driver-steals-haulage-truck/">The Manica Post</a>.
He said Kambarami left Nyanga Pine Estate without loading the timber, prompting the theft investigation.
Kambarami is now facing charges of theft of trust property. Said Assistant Inspector Chinyoka:
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Kambarami was employed as a truck driver by Mr Madondo, and on November 29, 2024, he was instructed to collect timber from Nyanga Pine Estate using a white Volvo 30-tonne truck (Registration Number ABN2748) with a trailer (Registration Number AFQ2804).
Kambarami drove to Nyanga Pine Estate and saw a long queue of haulage trucks ahead of him. He left the premises to an unknown destination without notifying anyone.
On December 7, 2024, Mr Madondo received a call from Wattle Company management, telling him that his truck was due for loading, but it was neither on the loading bay nor on the company premises.
Mr Madondo tried to contact the accused person several times to no avail, and made a report at Mutasa Police Station. The value of the haulage truck is US$47 795, and nothing was recovered.
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More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

A driver named Shepherd Kambarami stole his employer's truck worth almost $48,000. He was supposed to pick up timber but drove away without loading it. The police are looking for him and he is facing charges of stealing. The employer reported the theft when he realized the truck was missing. The truck has not been found yet.

Driver Vanishes With Employer's Haulage Truck

The driver of a haulage truck that was involved in an accident that claimed the lives of 16 church members along the Harare-Masvingo highway on Friday last week is facing 16 culpable homicide charges.
Culpable homicide involves unintentional killing due to negligence or recklessness, as outlined in the Criminal Law (Codification and Reform) Act.
The company that owns the haulage truck had its licence cancelled pending investigations, <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/driver-transporter-punished-over-beatrice-horror-crash/">reported The Herald</a>.
According to Transport and Infrastructural Development Minister Felix Mhona, investigations revealed that the driver did not have relevant competency to drive public service vehicles, in line with the Road Traffic Act.
Responding to questions from journalists during Tuesday’s post-Cabinet briefing, Mhona said punishing the driver and cancelling the transport company’s operator’s licence will send a stern warning to drivers and operators of public service vehicles.
Home Affairs and Cultural Heritage Minister, Kazembe Kazembe, said his ministry will work with the Ministry of Transport to ensure that negligent drivers are brought to book and police officers manning roadblocks enforce the law. He said:
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We are doing our utmost through the police to ensure that there is law enforcement. And not only that, we are working together with my counterpart, Minister Mhona, to leave no stone unturned in this regard.
For starters, we are going to be investigating every incident of an accident, starting with this particular one that has just happened.
We must ascertain the cause of the accident, whether it resulted from the driver’s poor decision-making, mechanical faults, or bus overloading.
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Kazembe said the investigation will seek to establish if the vehicle passed through roadblocks and why it was not apprehended in the event it was overloaded. He added:
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We are doing that as an intervention to ensure that we bring sanity to our roads. Secondly, we are also working together with my counterparts to ensure that we will equip our police officers to be able to carry out their mandate, to be able to account for those who are driving under the influence of alcohol and, you know, drugs and substances.
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Ministers Mhona and Kazembe later issued a joint statement urging drivers to be cautious on the road during the Workers’ Day holiday this Wednesday.
The statement said police and the Vehicle Inspectorate Department (VID) will be out in full force throughout the Workers’ Day holiday to remove defective vehicles from the roads and enforce other relevant laws.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Haulage Truck Driver Faces 16 Culpable Homicide Charges After Beatrice Horror Crash

The Government has pledged to support the survivors and families of the victims of the Mutare-Marange Road accident which claimed six lives on Friday, 12 January 2024.
A haulage truck allegedly lost brakes and rammed into a stationary Mazda BT50 vehicle at the 22 Miles Junction.
The Mazda BT50 vehicle was hit from behind by a haulage truck while giving way to a truck.
The driver of the haulage truck disappeared after the accident and as of Saturday afternoon, had yet to report to the police. The driver of the Mazda vehicle is one of the survivors.
The Mazda vehicle had 17 passengers on board comprising teachers and learners from Mushunje Primary and Wendumba Secondary schools in Mutare rural.
One of the survivors who were admitted to Victoria Chitepo Provincial Hospital told <a href="https://www.zbcnews.co.zw/?p=19336">ZBC News</a> that their vehicle was propelled into another truck by the speeding haulage truck. Said the survivor:
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When we arrived at the junction our driver stopped to give way to the traffic with the right of way.
A haulage truck lost brakes and hit us from behind pushing us into another haulage truck. I think the accident happened after one as we were coming from the school.
Our vehicle had teachers and students from two schools going back to Mutare.
I was rescued by the fire brigade after being trapped in the car when the accident occurred.
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Another survivor said the driver of the haulage truck was speeding and failed to stop at the junction. She said:
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I was trapped in the car. I have a headache due to head injuries. I was holding a child and I don’t know how the child survived.
The haulage truck behind us was speeding and could to stop ramming into our car. It is sad that some of the people I was with perished on the spot.
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Victoria Chitepo Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Dorcas Masanga Mutede told ZBC News that five of the injured are still admitted, while 10 have been discharged.
She said four people died at the scene of the accident, one died en route to the hospital and one died in the ward.
Manicaland Minister of State for Provincial Affairs and Devolution Advocate Misheck Mugadza expressed concern over the high numbers of accidents happening which he blamed on negligence and the poor state of vehicles. He added:
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As the government, we are assisting the families who lost their relatives in the accident. We pledge our support to them.
We have quickly moved in to establish a command centre to make the services readily available for the bereaved families.
All the departments focusing on the death of the people are here to assist the families of the deceased.
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While the Honourable Minister blamed “negligence” and the poor state of vehicles for the accident, the country’s roads are in a poor state, and coupled with overloading as motorists try to cover costs, road accidents result in the death of many people.
More: <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/">Pindula News</a>

Govt Pledges Assistance For Bereaved Families And Survivors Of Mutare-Marange Road Accident

A haulage truck has overturned across the Harare-Mutare road, blocking traffic from both directions and resulting in congestion along the highway.
In a notice to members of the public, the Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) said the accident occurred at the 123km peg a few kilometers after Marondera. ZINARA said:
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Members of the public travelling along the Harare-Mutare road are advised that there has been an accident at the 123km peg a few kilometers after Marondera.
Motorists are encouraged to exercise caution when approaching the area and anticipate delays.
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The Harare-Mutare Road is an important transportation route that stretches for approximately 270 kilometers and is a significant economic artery for the economy as it connects the country’s capital to Mozambique and the Beira port.
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Haulage Truck Overturns And Blocks Harare-Mutare Road

Six people were killed in an accident involving a haulage truck and a commuter omnibus along Gweru-Mvuma Highway on Monday morning.
Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) national spokesperson Assistant Commissioner Paul Nyathi confirmed the accident to <a href="https://www.chronicle.co.zw/six-perish-in-accident/">State media</a>.
Reports indicate that the six died on the spot after the truck sideswiped a Toyota Sprinter, they were traveling on at the 5-kilometre peg. Said Asst Comm Nyathi:
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Police are still at the scene but for now, we can only confirm the accident. More details will follow in due course.
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According to the Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ), road accidents are attributable to speeding, overtaking error, not giving way, following too close, reversing error, negligent pedestrian/ cyclists and fatigue.
Individuals can take measures to prevent the chances of accidents when driving. These are:
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<li>Drive at the prescribed speed limits on the various roads. Always remember that “Speed thrills but kills”.</li>
<li>Always put on helmets, seat belts and other safety equipment before driving a bicycle/motorcycle/vehicle. Always remember that “Safety saves”.</li>
<li>Do not drink and drive. Always remember that “You cannot hold a pen properly after two pegs, what about the driving wheel?”</li>
<li>Never use mobile phones or earphones while driving. Always remember “A mobile call on the road may be the last call of your life”.</li>
<li>Know the traffic signs, signals, lights and traffic safety rules before you hit the road. Always remember that “Road safety rules are the best tools to avoid accidents”.</li>
<li>Do not drive for long hours in a stretch. Have proper breaks after every 2 hours of continuous driving. Always remember that “Man is a man and not a machine”.</li>
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Haulage Truck, Kombi Collide Outside Mvuma

A coal-laden Botswana-registered haulage truck ploughed into eleven herd of cattle and killed nine of them on the spot near Halfway Hotel along the Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road on Wednesday night.
The truck was going towards Bulawayo and a herd of cattle that was crossing the road in Lupane’s Chimwara resettlement area.
The cattle belonged to four families, and according to Kusile Rural District Councillor for Chimwara Ward 25 Kawulani Muzamba, some of the victims lost all their cattle. Said Muzamba:
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There was an accident where some people lost cattle which died following an accident that happened yesterday near Halfway Hotel.
The truck hit 11 cattle and nine died while two are in a bad condition and there is no hope for life for them.
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Alois Tshuma lost three beasts and two were injured while Busani Nyathi lost one.
Jeffrey Ncube’s only two beasts died while Joshua Hlabangana had three of his cattle killed by the accident.
The councillor said the owners of the beasts ended up selling the meat and carcasses at giveaway prices to avoid further losses to wildlife scavengers and decomposition.
There were no human injuries or fatalities as a result of the accident. | <a href="https://cite.org.zw/truck-ploughs-into-herd-of-cattle-nine-killed-on-the-spot/">CITE</a>

Haulage Truck Ploughs Into 11 Herd Of Cattle

A fourth-year student at Chinhoyi University of Technology (CUT) was killed by a haulage truck on Friday while walking near the campus’s main entrance.
Talent Chari and her friend from the same institution were walking from the university along Harare-Chirundu Highway when a haulage truck veered off the road and hit her.
Neither the Mashonaland West provincial police spokesperson, Assistant Inspector Margaret Chitove nor CUT’s acting director of communications and public relations Gifford Chikuya could immediately confirm the incident.
However, some witnesses claimed that the now-deceased student was smashed by the truck’s trailer and died instantly after she had saved her friend from being killed by the same truck.
Student Representative Council (SRC) secretary of external affairs, information and publicity Regis Muzambi confirmed the accident to <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200001674/cut-student-knocked-down-by-haulage-truck">NewsDay</a>. He said:
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She was hit by a haulage truck en route to Zambia near New Greens Building along the Harare-Chirundu highway.
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Her body was taken to Chinhoyi Provincial Hospital mortuary for postmortem.
Muzambi said the other student was rushed to Chinhoyi hospital in critical condition.

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The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), through the Transport and Infrastructural Development Ministry, has approached Cabinet to come up with a Statutory Instrument that will make it mandatory for heavy metals and minerals to be transported by rail. 
In an interview with The Herald in Gweru recently, NRZ Board Chairman, Mr Larry Mavima said they had sent their proposal to Cabinet for consideration. Said Mavima:
<blockquote>What we did is we went to Cabinet through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development and requested for a special dispensation where we would ring-fence certain products to remove them from road back to rail. We hope that it will assist in the maintenance of our roads and also increase business and revenue for the railways. We were basically looking at mineral products that were being transported by road and any other heavy material. The proposal is under consideration and we hope it will have a positive outcome.</blockquote>
The move by NRZ comes after the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development said that there is need for Government to craft a policy that will stop haulage trucks carrying heavy goods to use the country’s major highways.
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/nrz-seeks-mandate-to-transport-heavy-metals-minerals/">Herald</a>

NRZ Seeks Govt Approval To Ban Haulage Trucks (Magonyeti) From Transporting Metals, Minerals

The National Railways of Zimbabwe (NRZ), through the Transport and Infrastructural Development Ministry, has approached Cabinet to come up with a Statutory Instrument that will make it mandatory for heavy metals and minerals to be transported by rail. 
In an interview with The Herald in Gweru recently, NRZ Board Chairman, Mr Larry Mavima said they had sent their proposal to Cabinet for consideration. Said Mavima:
<blockquote>What we did is we went to Cabinet through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development and requested for a special dispensation where we would ring-fence certain products to remove them from road back to rail. We hope that it will assist in the maintenance of our roads and also increase business and revenue for the railways. We were basically looking at mineral products that were being transported by road and any other heavy material. The proposal is under consideration and we hope it will have a positive outcome.</blockquote>
The move by NRZ comes after the Parliamentary Portfolio Committee on Transport and Infrastructural Development said that there is need for Government to craft a policy that will stop haulage trucks carrying heavy goods to use the country’s major highways.
More: <a href="http://www.herald.co.zw/nrz-seeks-mandate-to-transport-heavy-metals-minerals/">Herald</a>
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