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Bulawayo Mayor, David Coltart, has reiterated that local government authorities do not have sufficient financial resources to repair and maintain roads. He made the remarks in response to Information Secretary Nick Mangwana who had argued that the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/05/councils-are-responsible-for-maintenance-of-city-roads-mangwana/">maintenance of city roads falls under the purview of Local Authorities. </a>
Mangwana said since 2000, there has been evidence of serious failure by these Authorities in various service delivery areas, including refuse collection, water treatment and supply, road maintenance, and street lighting. He added:
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To alleviate the suffering urban dwellers, Govt started making interventions such as buying chemicals for water treatment, deploying the ERRP2 program for roads and EMA taking charge of refuse collection and the Geopomona Project. There are always celebrations when Council Election Results are announced. Every ratepayer should ask themselves what they are really celebrating; these urban gullies in the picture?
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Coltart agreed with Mangwana’s statement that local authorities are responsible for maintaining roads. However, he pointed out that the funds that local authorities used to collect for this purpose are now being collected by the Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA). Unfortunately, most of the funds collected by ZINARA do not reach the local government authorities, resulting in insufficient resources for them to effectively carry out their duties and responsibilities. He said:
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The responsibility is but in the past local authorities were able to raise money through car licence fees but that money now goes to Zinara and we only get a pittance back. Local authorities need money to repair and maintain roads but cant do so if little money is paid over.
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<li><a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/2024/01/05/councils-are-responsible-for-maintenance-of-city-roads-mangwana/">Councils Are Responsible For Maintenance Of City Roads – Mangwana</a></li>
</ul>
His remarks echoed <a href="https://twitter.com/daddyhope/status/1743188669983326239">Hopewell Chin’ono’s sentiments</a>. The journalist did not hold back urging Nick Mangwana not to “LIE to your followers and Zimbabweans in general.” He said:
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You are getting away with these lies because the opposition has no dedicated shadow cabinet minister for Local Government, but we won’t let you lie on a public platform so we I will correct your lies!
LIE Number ONE 1. The Cities of Harare, Bulawayo and the rest of the country were responsible for road maintenance and collection of road levies and taxes, but in order to cripple them and steal public funds, the ZANUPF central Government changed the law using its majority in parliament and left cities without power to collect road taxes but responsibility to fix them. So all road levies, taxes, toll gate fees and the fuel levy which are supposed to fix the roads are collected by central government (read ZANUPF) not the cities.
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Chin’ono raised concerns about the allocation of funds for road maintenance in Bulawayo and Harare. He stated that Bulawayo received only US$800,000 from the central government for roads, despite the central government collecting over US$24 million from Bulawayo motorists. Similarly, Harare collected around US$64 million from motorists, but the city council was given only US$2 million. ZINARA retained the rest, he argued.
Chin’ono highlighted that Bulawayo needs at least US$15 million to maintain its roads and fix issues like potholes. He expressed frustration that the central government is not providing adequate funding despite the funds being available. He said in addition to road motor taxes, other sources such as fuel levies, carbon tax, and toll gate fees are also not being properly accounted for. He added:
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LIE Number TWO 2. The cities were responsible for buying their water chemicals, but you directed them to buy chemicals from only ONE company, Chemplex. That parastatal has old equipment which breaks down regularly. When the machines are not working, the cities are stuck. Secondly, Zimbabwean law says that it is the ZANUPF central government that is supposed to provide water sources, the money meant for these dams has been looted for decades.
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Chin’ono stated that Lake Chivero, which is Harare’s main water source, was built by the colonial government in the 1950s. After gaining independence in 1980, plans were inherited to construct the Kunzvi Dam from the previous regime. Unfortunately, successive governments under ZANU-PF allegedly misappropriated the funds meant for the dam. In 1996, there was another opportunity to build the dam, but the money was once again misused, leading the French company responsible for construction to withdraw.
Chin’ono then mentioned that in 2022, ZINWA (Zimbabwe National Water Authority) awarded a US$132 million contract to construct a dam in Nkayi to a prominent ZANU-PF figure, Kuda Tagwirei, but the project is not complete to date. 
Chin’ono added that although refuse collection is the responsibility of local government authorities, the procurement process is controlled by the central government. As an example, he mentioned that the City of Harare was forced to use trucks owned by a ZANU-PF Member of Parliament and Minister, the late Biggie Matiza. Chin’ono claimed that cities faced difficulties in obtaining foreign currency to purchase equipment, except during the Government of National Unity (GNU) period, while individuals like Matiza had access to foreign currency through the central bank.
Chin’ono further asserted that the Zimbabwean economy is controlled by ZANU-PF, not local authorities. He claimed that when cities applied for foreign currency, they were denied because it was allegedly being misappropriated by ZANU-PF political elites. He also alleged that ZANU-PF elites smuggle gold worth US$6 million daily to Dubai, leaving the money there.
Chin’ono criticized the ZANU-PF government for its alleged misinformation and mismanagement, particularly in relation to road maintenance and water supply operations. He accused Ignatius Chombo, a former Local Government Minister, of exacerbating corruption by making councils pay three times for a single shipment of chemicals during his tenure.
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Local Authorities Need Money To Maintain Roads - Mayor Coltart Responds To Mangwana

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA/">Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)</a> has announced that they have relocated a tollgate on the Harare-Nyamapanda Road. The tollgate, previously located between the 19.5km and 20.5km pegs just outside Harare city limits, has been moved north to the 40km and 41km pegs. The new tollgate site, now known as Juru tollgate, was officially gazetted in Statutory Instrument 217 of 2023 by the Minister of Transport and Infrastructural Development, <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Felix_Mhona/">Felix Mhona</a>. In a public notice, ZINARA explained that a temporary structure will be used at the new site until the planned toll plaza is installed. Read the notice: 
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<h3>RELOCATION OF SHAMVA TOLLGATE</h3>
Members of the public are advised that the Shamva tollgate, located at the 19.5km peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda road. will be relocating to a new site at the 40km peg along the same highway. In this new location, the tollgate will be referred to as Juru Tollgate and is housed in a temporary structure ahead of the planned construction of a toll plaza.
The relocation is effective today. the 27th of October 2023, as gazetted in the SI 217 of 2023.
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ZINARA’s decision to relocate the Shamva-turnoff tollgate to the Juru site aims to improve traffic flow and provide a better experience for drivers. Mrs. Tsungie Manyeza, ZINARA’s head of corporate communications, told <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zinara-relocates-shamva-tollgate/">The Herald</a> that the move considers factors like traffic patterns and road safety. The goal is to minimize disruptions and inconvenience to drivers, ensuring a seamless transition and a smoother, safer journey through the tollgate area. She said ZINARA is committed to delivering efficient and reliable services to the public during this relocation.
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ZINARA Has Relocated And Renamed Shamva Tollgate

Three Zimbabwe Road Administration (Zinara) employees and a technician from a local company were brought before Harare magistrate Taurai Manuwere on Monday on charges of fraud and money laundering. The four stand accused of converting toll fees collected from motorists passing through the Shamva tollgate, amounting to US$150,000, to their own use.
The accused were identified as Nyaradzo Gusha, Flavian Kundishora, and Tanaka Theresa Magaisa, who are Zinara employees stationed at the Shamva tollgate, and Patson Tavengwa, a field technician at 10-10 Technologies, <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/local-news/article/200014743/zinara-loses-us150-000-in-tollgate-scam">NewsDay</a> reported.
The State alleges that on July 19, Tavengwa, who was responsible for installing and repairing boom gates and technical equipment at the tollgates, conspired with his accomplices to install an illegal boom override system. This system bypassed the normal operating system, allowing the four accused to receive funds from the public under the pretence that the funds were being channelled to Zinara.
The accused were remanded in custody to await a bail ruling scheduled for tomorrow. The State’s total prejudice was US$150,000, and no funds have been recovered as yet.
Zinara is a government agency responsible for the management, maintenance, and development of the country’s road network. It is tasked with collecting toll fees, vehicle licensing fees, and other revenue streams to fund road infrastructure maintenance and construction projects across the country.
Zinara plays a crucial role in ensuring safe and efficient transportation in Zimbabwe, which is essential for economic growth and social development. The agency’s responsibilities include road construction, maintenance, and repair, as well as the provision of road safety measures, such as traffic lights, road signs, and speed limits.
The reports of corruption at Zinara are particularly concerning given the state of some of Zimbabwe’s roads. Many of the country’s roads are in poor condition, with potholes, inadequate signage, and poorly maintained infrastructure, making them dangerous for motorists and pedestrians alike. In recent years, there have been reports of fatal accidents on some of the country’s major highways, leading to calls for urgent action to improve road safety.
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ZINARA Employees Convert US$150 000 Toll Fees To Personal Use

The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) has announced the release of the new <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">toll fees</a> effective from 25 May 2023. In a statement seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said the toll fees will be implemented in accordance with Section 4 of Statutory Instrument 32 of 2021.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, ZINARA has stated that only the <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">toll fees</a> denominated in <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">Zimbabwean dollars</a> (ZWL) have been changed, while those in <a class="MarkdownLink_linkifiedLink__KxC9G">United States</a> dollars (USD) will remain unchanged. 
Vehicle Class                                            USD Tariff         New Tariff (ZWL) 
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<li>Motorcycle                                   Exempted              Exempted</li>
<li>Light Motor Vehicles                         2                          4,400</li>
<li>Minibuses                                             3                          6,600</li>
<li>Buses                                                     4                          8,800</li>
<li>Heavy Vehicles                                    5                          11,000</li>
<li>Haulage Trucks                                  10                          22,000</li>
<li>Residential Discount Per Term      40                         88,000</li>
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ZINARA had previously released an update on May 1, 2023, which announced the toll fees for vehicles. The fees were as follows:
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<li>Motorcycles are exempted,</li>
<li>Light Motor Vehicles – USD 2 or ZW$ 2,200,</li>
<li>Minibuses – USD 3 or ZW$3,300,</li>
<li>Buses – USD 4 or ZW$4,400,</li>
<li>Heavy Vehicles – USD 5 or ZW$ 5,500,</li>
<li>Haulage Trucks – USD 10 or ZW$11,000, and</li>
<li>Residential Discount per term – USD 40 or ZW$44,000.</li>
</ol>
The Zimbabwean dollar has rapidly lost value against the United States dollar (USD) since its reintroduction in 2019. The depreciation of the Zimbabwean dollar has been caused by factors such as economic mismanagement, corruption, and political instability.
The devaluation of the currency has resulted in increased prices of goods and services, reduced purchasing power, and has negatively impacted the economic growth and development of Zimbabwe.
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ZINARA Has Released New Toll Fees Effective 25 May 2023

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA">Zimbabwe National Road Administration</a> (ZINARA) has announced new vehicle licensing fees effective May 1, 2023. In a statement seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said vehicle licensing fees in foreign currency remain unchanged. Reads the notice:
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We would like to advise our valued customers that with effect from 1 May 2023, the following ZWL Vehicle Licensing fees will apply in terms of SI 156 of 2022.
Vehicle Licensing fees ZWL$ dual Fees as per SI 156 of 2022 
Class …………………. US$ Index fees … 4 months … 6 months … 8 months … 10 months … 12 months 
Up to 1500kg                          US$20                      ZWL$ 22,000 ZWL$33,000 ZWL$44,000 ZWL$55,000 ZWL$66,000 
1500kg-2 250kg                    US$25                        ZWL$27,500 ZWL$41,250 ZWL$55,000 ZWL$68,750 ZWL$82,500 
2251kg-3000kg                    US$30                        ZWL$ 33,000 ZWL$49,500 ZWL$66,000 ZWL$82,500 ZWL$99,000
3001kg-3 750kg                    US$60                        ZWL$66,000 ZWL$99,000 ZWL$132,000 ZWL$165,000 ZWL$198,000
3751kg-4250kg                      US$75                      ZWL$82,500 ZWL$123,750 ZWL$165,000 ZWL$206,250 ZWL$247,500 
4251kg -5000kg                    US$90                      ZWL$99,000 ZWL$148,500 ZWL$198,000 ZWL$247,500 ZWL$297,000
5001kg-5750kg                      US$100                    ZWL$110,000 ZWL$165,000 ZWL$220,000 ZWL$275,000 ZWL$330,000
5751kg-6250kg                      US$105                    ZWL$115,500 ZWL$173,250 ZWL$231,000 ZWL$288,750 ZWL$346,500
6251kg-7000kg                      US$120                    ZWL$132,000 ZWL$198,000 ZWL$264,000 ZWL$330,000 ZWL$396,000
 7001kg-7750kg                      US$130                    ZWL$143,000 ZWL$214,500 ZWL$286,000 ZWL$357,500 ZWL$429,000
7751kg-9250kg                      US$140                    ZWL$154,000 ZWL$231,000 ZWL$308,000 ZWL$385,000 ZWL$462,000
9251kg-10000kg                    US$150                    ZWL$165,000 ZWL$247,500 ZWL$330,000 ZWL$412,500 ZWL$495,000
10001kg-10750kg                  US$200                    ZWL$220,000 ZWL$330,000 ZWL$440,000 ZWL$550,000 ZWL$660,000
10751kg and above                US$300                     ZWL$ 330,000 ZWL$495,000  ZWL$660,000  ZWL$825,000  ZWL$990,000
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ZINARA Has Announced New Vehicle Licensing Fees Effective May 1, 2023

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA">Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)</a> has announced Toll fees that will be effective from Monday 20 March 2023.
In a notice seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said Toll fees in foreign currency remain unchanged. Reads the notice:
We would like to advise our valued customers that with effect from 20 March 2023, the following ZWL toll fees will apply in terms of Section 4 of Statutory Instrument 32 of 2021.
<ul>
<li>A motorcycle is Exempted from paying toll fees.</li>
<li> Light Motor Vehicles US$2 or ZWL$1 900 </li>
<li>Minibuses US$3 or ZWL$2 850 </li>
<li>Buses US$4 Or ZWL$3 800 </li>
<li>Heavy Vehicles US$5 Or ZWL$4 750 </li>
<li>Haulage Trucks US$10 Or ZWL$9 500 </li>
<li>Residential Discount Per Term US$40 Or ZWL$38 000</li>
</ul>
Toll fees in foreign currency remain unchanged.
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ZINARA Announces Toll Fees Effective 20 March 2023

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA">Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA),</a> a Zimbabwean government department under the Ministry of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Transport_and_Infrastructural_Development&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" title="Transport and Infrastructural Development (page does not exist)">Transport and Infrastructural Development,</a> has announced new Toll Fees effective 01 February 2023.
In a notice seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said ZWL toll fees will apply in terms of Section 4 of Statutory Instrument 32 of 2021. Read the notice:
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<h2>Toll Fees -Effective 01 February 2023</h2>
We would like to advise our valued customers that with effect from 1 February 2023, the following ZWL toll fees will apply in terms of Section 4 of Statutory Instrument 32 of 2021.
Motorcycles are exempted from paying toll fees.
Light Motor Vehicles  ………………………………………………………… US$2; ZWL$1,600 
Minibuses ………………………………………………………………………… US$3; ZWL$2,400 
 Buses ………………………………………………………………………………. US$4; ZWL$3,200 
Heavy Vehicles ………………………………………………………………… US$5; ZWL$4,000 
Haulage Trucks ……………………………………………………………….. US$10; ZWL$8,000 
Residential Discount Per Term ………………………………………….. US$40; ZWL$32,200
Toll fees in foreign currency remain unchanged
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ZINARA collects toll fees at designated toll booths in cash at the toll plaza. Some toll plazas may also accept payment by mobile money platforms such as EcoCash or ZIPIT. It’s best to check with the specific toll plaza you’ll be passing through to confirm the accepted forms of payment.
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ZINARA Announces New Toll Fees Effective 01 February 2023

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA">Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)</a> has announced the closure of two tollgates to pave way for scheduled rehabilitation. 
In a notice seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said the two tollgates, one situated 9km west of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Triangle">Triangle</a> on the Ngundu-Tanganda Road and the other 17.5km from <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/Chivhu">Chivhu</a> on the Chivhu-Nyazura Road stopped operating on Saturday, 31 December 2022. Said ZINARA:
<blockquote>
The Zimbabwe National Road Administration would like to advise the motoring public that the Triangle and Magamba tollgates have been suspended with effect from 31st December 2022 in terms of Statutory Instrument 219 of 2022. The suspension of operations at these tollgates is part of our continuous operational review. Zinara takes this opportunity to thank the motoring public for their continued cooperation.
</blockquote>
ZINARA said five other tollgates on the outskirts of cities and towns are set to be moved further out as the expanding urban areas lap around them. 
This will make them once again highway tollgates and ease the financial burden on motorists living in peri-urban areas who were paying road tolls twice daily on their way to and from work.
<h2>Tollgates set to be relocated are:</h2>
<blockquote>
i). <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/zinara-announces-temporary-closure-of-skyline-tollgate/">Skyline, </a>
ii). Dema, 
iii). Lion’s Den, 
iv). Umguza and
v). Shamva tollgate which is set to be moved to the 40km peg along the Harare-Nyamapanda Highway.
</blockquote>
Other tollgates are to be upgraded to standard levels are:
<blockquote>
a). Norton, 
b). Esigodini, 
c). Mushagashi, 
d). Mupfurudzi and 
e). Colleen Bawn.
</blockquote>
Towards the end of December, the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/govt-says-22-toll-gates-to-be-upgraded-to-toll-plazas/">government started constructing toll plazas</a> along the country’s major highways, according to senior officials.
There are 33 toll gates countrywide and at least two-thirds of the toll gates will be upgraded to toll plazas, officials said. 
In May last year, ZINARA said it was making headway on plans to establish an e-tolling system to reduce operating costs from toll fee collection. 
The system will allow motorists to pay upfront and then just drive, without stopping at tollgates while the fees are automatically deducted as they drive through. This is now common in many countries.
Toll fee collections totalled $1.2 billion in 2020, 556 per cent higher than the $183 million realised in 2019.
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FULL LIST: ZINARA Closes Some Toll Gates For Upgrade, Relocates Some

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has warned that ZimSwitch’s planned system maintenance may affect the processing of transactions. In a notice seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said the maintenance is scheduled to take place on Wednesday 16 November 2022.
<blockquote>
<h2>RE: ZIMSWITCH SYSTEM MAINTENANCE</h2>
This serves to notify that Zimswitch will be carrying out a planned system maintenance exercise on Wednesday 16 November 2022 between 2300hrs to 2330hrs This may affect all transaction sets processed through the Switching platform.
During this period, should you need assistance, get in touch with Zimswitch help desk on helpdesk@zimswitch.co.zw or our support numbers +263 772 687 232 or +263 772 211 315.
We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience that may be caused. Our technical team will advise once the service has been restored. 
Best Regards
Zimswitch Management
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Transactions May Be Affected By ZIMSWITCH's Maintenance Exercise - ZINARA

Flamingo Tollgate between Gweru and Shurugwi was reportedly destroyed by a haulage truck on Friday 04 November 2022.
In a statement seen by Pindula News, the <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA">Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)</a> said motorists may experience delays at the Tollgate. Reads the statement:
<blockquote>
On 4 November 2022 at around 2300hrs our Flamingo Tollgate booth (Gweru to Shurugwi) was destroyed by a Haulage truck. We advise our valued motorists that they may experience delays due to connectivity challenges resulting from the accident damage to the equipment.
The driver of the Haulage Truck AFJ0301 left before the completion of the police assessment and processes. We appeal to the driver and owners of the vehicle to cooperate with ZINARA and @PoliceZimbabwe. The matter is being handled by ZRP Gweru Rural. 
We are happy to report that there were no injuries to members of staff or other motorists . Our teams are working on restoring services to normalcy.
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In July this year, ZINARA reported that the <a href="https://zero.pindula.co.zw/pictures-mushagashe-tollgate-destroyed-by-haulage-truck/">Mushagashe Tollgate had been “heavily damaged”</a> by a haulage truck.
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Haulage Truck "Destroys" Flamingo Tollgate Booth Between Gweru And Shurugwi

Transport and Infrastructural Development ministry secretary Theodius Chinyanga Thursday said has most of the country’s road network and bridges have outlived their lifespan, and are now a threat to the public.
Chinyanga made the remarks in a presentation at the Africa Infrastructure and Construction Confex at the Zimbabwe International Trade Fair (ZITF).
The theme of the two-day conference was: Solid Foundation Stronger Future: Exploring Linkages in the Infrastructure Value Chain. Chinyanga is quoted by the <a href="https://www.newsday.co.zw/southerneye/local-news/article/200002363/zim-roads-bridges-have-outlived-lifespan-govt">Southern Eye</a> as saying:
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Zimbabwe boasts a road network length of some 98,049km; 25,034km — District Development Fund; 18,431km — Department of Roads; 40,205km — Rural District Councils; 11,333km — Urban Local Authorities 3,046km — unclassified. Several roads and bridges along the country’s road network have since outlived their design life.
Constricted fiscal space has limited Government spending on road maintenance, resulting in a huge road maintenance backlog.
Road Development has been slow, leading to a huge road infrastructure backlog. The 2016/17 Road Condition and Inventory Survey showed that only 25% of the entire road network was in a good to very good condition.
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The remarks come as the government is already implementing the Emergency Road Rehabilitation Programme (ERRP) which was launched in 2021 after President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the country’s roads a national disaster.
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA) has distributed an estimated $6 billion to all provinces and local authorities for road maintenance under ERRP in the first quarter of the year.
Zinara said it was setting aside $17 billion for the ERRP this year. 
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Govt Says Most Of Zim's Road Network, Bridges Have Outlived Their Lifespan

The <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/ZINARA">Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA)</a> has announced new Toll Fees effective 13 October 2022. In a notice seen by Pindula News, ZINARA, a Zimbabwean government department under the Ministry of <a href="https://www.pindula.co.zw/index.php?title=Transport_and_Infrastructural_Development&amp;action=edit&amp;redlink=1" title="Transport and Infrastructural Development (page does not exist)">Transport and Infrastructural Development</a>, said:
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<h2>Toll Fees -Effective 13 October 2022</h2>
We would like to advise our valued customers that with effect from 13 October 2022, the following ZWL toll fees will apply in terms of Section 4 of Statutory Instrument 32 of 2021.
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">Vehicle Class</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">USD</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">New Tariff (ZWL)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">Motorcycle</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.88">Exempted</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.82">Exempted</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">Light Motor Vehicles</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">2</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">1,300</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.83">Minibuses</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.72">3</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.97">1,950</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.92">Buses</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=98.67">4</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.85">2,600</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">Heavy Vehicles</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.94">5</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.91">3,250</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">Haulage Trucks</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.99">10</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.96">6,500</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.95">Residential Discount Per Term</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.98">40</td>
<td title="Character Accurarcy=99.9">26,000</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>
Toll fees in foreign currency remain unchanged.
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ZINARA Announces New Toll Fees Effective 13 October 2022

Harare Mayor, Jacob Mafume has said some of the local government authority’s projects stalled due to delays by the central government to disburse the money allocated through the intergovernmental fiscal transfers popularly referred to as the devolution funds.
Addressing a budget consultative meeting at Town House, Mafume called for the full implementation of devolution to ensure that local government authorities have access to devolution funds in time to enable them to provide service delivery.
He said the money which Council is receiving from Government’s devolution funds and ZINARA is not enough. He said:
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As we prepare the budget, we are advised of our allocation in terms of the intergovernmental fiscal transfers popularly as the devolution funds.
For the year 2022 we were allocated ZWL$2,3 billion and so far we have received ZWL$165 million which was predominantly for the Water, Sanitation and Health (WASH) and Roads programmes.
This means all projects that were supposed to be funded using the IGFT cannot be completed. It is now pertinent that the requisite policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks necessary to fully operationalize and entrench the implementation of devolution agenda are put in place so that we can access our allocation fully.
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Mafume says ZINARA failed to allocate the council ZWL$825 million for the roads programme and only managed ZWL$248.7 million which is a quarter of the budgeted funds.
He said Harare’s infrastructure has a backlog of over 20 years and the area can be a huge opportunity for investors and or the private sector.
Mafume added that dependence on rates for infrastructure development was not ideal.
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Harare Mayor Says Projects Stalled As Only A Fraction Of Allocated Devolution Funds Was Received

The Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) has announced that it is recruiting a procurement officer and urged interested individuals to apply on or before the 2nd of September 2022. In an advert seen by Pindula News, ZINARA said:
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<h2>PROCUREMENT OFFICER</h2>
<h2>MAIN PURPOSE OF THE JOB: </h2>
The position exists to ensure the timely acquisition of goods and services at optimal costs. Ensure that procurement is done in line with the Procurement Act and Procurement Regulations that are administered by the Procurement Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe and in line with the ZINARA procurement policy and procedures.
The incumbent shall report to the Procurement Manager.
<h2>DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES </h2>
1. Co-ordinate and consolidate Departmental Plans to come with the ZINARA Annual and Individual Procurement Plans. 
2. Administer the procurement process from need identification, the definition of specifications, define contractual terms, sourcing the market, supplier appraisal, inviting quotes / preparing Bid documents, advertising, tender evaluation, contract negotiation/award, expedite and supplier performance evaluation in line with the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets (PPDPA) Act {Chapter 22:23} and PPDPA Regulations {Statutory Instrument 5 of 2018} the Procurement Act and Procurement Regulations for sourcing of goods and services. 
3. Conduct pre-bid, site and evaluation meetings for tenders in line with the procurement laws. 
4. Draft of ZINARA contracts and send them for review to the legal and timeous renewal of contracts through effective SLA. 
5. Provide specialist knowledge and guidance to the procurement oversight committee. 
6. Responsible for sound advisory and contract management functions for all the major projects to ensure timely and cost-effective completion of projects. 
7. Follow up on the discrepancies/non-conformances between the packing/delivery note and physical goods with the supplier and implement measures to avoid the recurrence of quality issues. 
8. Monitor contracts and move forward with close-out, extension or renewal of contracts. 
9. Supervise and assess the performance of Procurement assistants.
<h2>JOB SKILLS AND COMPETENCIES </h2>
• Self-starter with ability to work under pressure and long hours. 
• Good report &amp; writing skills. 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team. 
• Unquestionable integrity. 
• Exceptional attention to detail, talent for accuracy and precision 
• Deep understanding of procurement contracts, contract governance, contractual language, and the contract lifecycle.
<h2>QUALIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE</h2>
• 5 Ordinary levels including Mathematics and English 
• 2 A Level passes 
• CIPS Diploma level 4 
• Degree in Supply Chain Management/Procurement/ Business studies 
• 5 years’ experience in the Procurement field, 2 of which should be experience in a Public Procurement environment.
<h2>Written applications including CVs and certified copies of certificates should be submitted not later than 4:30p.m on 2 September 2022 to:</h2>
Director Administration &amp; Human Resources 
Zimbabwe National Road Administration 
489 Runiville, Glenroy Crescent, 
Highlands, Harare
Or send via email to: technicalvacancies@zinara.co.zw
Applicants can also lodge their applications at the nearest ZINARA Provincial Offices.
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Vacancy Alert: ZINARA Recruiting A Procurement Officer

Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) Monday raised Toll Gate fees by 36 per cent amid the fall of the local currency at the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ)’s foreign currency exchange auction since the last change.
The review was on the local currency as follows
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a). light motor vehicles now paying $300 up from $220, 
b). minibuses $450 up from $330, 
c). buses $600, 
d). heavy vehicles $730 and 
e). heavy haulage trucks $1 450.
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Toll fees are set in US dollars, with Zimbabwe National Road Administration (ZINARA) to convert at the ruling auction exchange rate. 
ZINARA is empowered to follow the weekly auction rate and is allowed to adjust each week if it wishes.
ZINARA spokesperson Mr Tendai Mugabe confirmed the new adjusted fees which he said were in line with the prevailing US dollar auction rate.
Mr Mugabe said all the collections by ZINARA would be accounted for, with accounting procedures being tightened.
ZINARA is currently spearheading and funding the road infrastructure revolution after President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared all roads were in a <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw/2021/04/15/mnangagwa-pained-by-potholes-on-countrys-highways/">“state of emergency.” </a>
Last year, he announced the government’s commitment of $30 billion towards the rehabilitation of 10 000kms of the country’s roads.
More: <a href="https://www.herald.co.zw/zinara-reviews-local-currency-toll-fees/">The Herald</a>

ZINARA Raises Toll Gate Fees

The Zimbabwe Republic Police has reported that five people died in a horrific road accident that happened early Sunday morning along the Harare – Bulawayo Highway.
Police said there was a head-on collision between a Mitsubishi minibus and a Nissan UD truck and all who were in the minibus died. Reads a police statement:
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The ZRP reports a fatal road traffic accident that occurred at the 366 km peg along Hre-Byo road near Kombo area, Fort Rixon where a Mitsubishi minibus had a head-on collision with a Nissan UD truck on 26/09/21 at 0300 hours.
All the five occupants in the minibus, who include two ZRP members, a ZNA member and yet to be identified male adult died in the unfortunate road accident. More details to follow.
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Reports of road accidents have been on the surge in recent years with the sorry state of the roads cited as one of the factors contributing.
This year, President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared all roads a state of emergency saying it pains to see so many potholes on once-great highways.
The Zimbabwe National Roads Administration (ZINARA), a government department under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development, has been failing to maintain roads amid reports of grand corruption at the department.
More: <a href="https://news.pindula.co.zw">Pindula News</a>

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