In a heartbreaking incident on September 14, 2024, four individuals lost their lives when a Nissan Serena veered off the road and overturned along the Roy-Chiredzi road. The police confirmed the accident on their official X account, noting that four other passengers sustained injuries and are currently receiving treatment at Msiso Hospital.
The accident occurred around 7:25 AM near the 60-kilometre peg. According to police reports, the vehicle, carrying eight passengers, lost control after its rear right tire burst, leading to the tragic overturning. While four people died at the scene, the injured passengers were swiftly transported to the hospital for medical attention. As of the latest updates, the identities of the deceased have not been disclosed pending notification of their next of kin.
The Roy-Chiredzi road has gained notoriety in Masvingo Province due to a troubling number of accidents. Just weeks prior, on August 31, 2024, another fatal incident occurred when a driver from Zaka, named Caston Masara, lost control while navigating a curve, resulting in his vehicle overturning. Masara was tragically ejected through the front windscreen and died at the scene.
Earlier this year, on March 28, a serious accident also unfolded at the 30-kilometer peg, where a bus carrying 55 passengers narrowly escaped disaster when the driver failed to negotiate a curve, causing the bus to overturn. Adding to the road’s reputation for danger is a steep section known as “Perirendava,” which is notorious for causing congestion and accidents as several haulage trucks often struggle to navigate the incline.
Authorities are urging drivers to exercise caution and adhere to road safety regulations, especially on this perilous stretch of road, in a bid to reduce the risk of future accidents. The community mourns the loss of lives and remains hopeful for improved road safety measures to prevent further tragedies.
In other news – RBZ governor addresses ZiG’s value drop despite climbing gold prices
Dr. John Mushayavanhu, the Governor of the Reserve Bank of Zimbabwe (RBZ), recently addressed concerns regarding the decline in value of the Zimbabwe Gold (ZiG) currency, which was introduced in April. Despite rising global gold prices, the ZiG has experienced a significant devaluation, dropping 44% from 13.99 to 24.39 per US dollar.
In an interview with a local paper, Dr. Mushayavanhu clarified that the ZiG currency is intrinsically linked to both gold prices and inflation rates in Zimbabwe and the United States. While global gold prices have risen, high inflation rates in Zimbabwe have adversely affected the currency’s value. Read More
