Over the years, a subtle shift has occurred on our roads. Not only in the number of vehicles we see or the technology we use, but in the mindset of the people behind the wheel. There was a time when road safety was a personal matter. When the Highway Code mattered. When courtesy was expected, […]
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December doesn’t magically create bad drivers. It creates overwhelmed people who carry their stress straight onto the road. Road behaviour is emotional behaviour, and December is the month when emotions run high and spill over the edges. It’s the pressure. The money worries. The crowded shops. The deadlines. The family demands. The dark mornings and
Car dents are more than just cosmetic. Many motorists in Zimbabwe view dents and scratches as minor inconveniences—something you can ignore until a “better time.” But the truth is, even a small dent can create hidden safety risks that grow worse over time. Modern vehicles are engineered with incredible precision, and any structural disturbance, no
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The rainy season has started in earnest and although I welcome the rain for the sake of our garden, the lakes I sail on and farmers’ crops, I do wish for an occasional clear night because there are some special things happening in the December sky. On 5 December, the Springbok Full Moon (the names
THE CULTURE WE CREATED ON OUR ROADS This is bigger than bad driving. It’s about who we have quietly become. We built a road culture where rushing feels normal. Where speed feels like success. Where getting there fast matters more than getting there alive. Where the smallest inconvenience ignites anger faster than compassion.facebook.com/105600827733427 And it
Bumper-to-Bumper Burnout: Coping with Driving Stress in Zimbabwe For many in Zimbabwe, the daily commute is a major source of hidden stress, anxiety, and even cognitive fatigue. Constant stop-start traffic causes more than just frustrating delays; it creates intense road stress that can affect your overall well-being. This pressure doesn’t disappear when you park; it
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• Up to thousands of casualties are linked to poor driver vision • The risk of a collision rises by 20% on dark, wet evenings • One in seven people knows someone who is breaking the law over eyesight requirements* Drive Zimbabwe Roadside Assistance is concerned about the number of drivers taking to the roads with defective vision.
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As we go into November, the chances of cloud and rain increase, but at least we have lost the October haze. So, when the sky is clear, take the opportunity to enjoy being under a starry sky. On 5 November, the Milk Full Moon will be the middle of a series of three supermoons. It
By Peter Morris of Astronomical Society of Harare The night sky, even in our increasingly light-polluted city, is one of the great privileges of living in Zimbabwe. The rhythm of the stellar progression through the night and the dance of the planets across the constellations gives us a sense of harmony with the universe. The
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The elephant in the room! “… I’m just a soul whose intentions are good. Oh Lord, please don’t let me be misunderstood!” The Animals There is a fraternity of conservationists that call the lowveld region of South Africa home. They are a bush-wise, sun-bronzed, khaki-clad, well-meaning faction. They sit around board room tables, their agitated
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