by Gideon Madzikatidze
GWERU – A fatal road accident on Gweru-Mvuma highway (Midlands Province) claimed the life of a cyclist, Anesu Zimwenje, on December 21, 2025.
According to Zimbabwe Republic Police’s Midlands provincial spokesperson Inspector Emmanuel Mahoko, Zimwenje, who was carrying a passenger, Simon Madunuza, was hit by a black Nissan Caravan driven by Tafara Kachembere (41) allegedly after making a right turn to cross the road.
Both Zimwenje and Madunuza suffered severe head injuries; Zimwenje died upon hospital admission, while Madunuza remains hospitalised.
Police urge road users to follow traffic regulations to prevent such tragedies especially as we are in the festive season.