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Mushikashika

1 889 pirate kombis, taxis impounded

Police have impounded 1 889 pirate kombis and mushikashika in the past 10 days for carrying paying passengers in defiance of the lockdown regulations and have arrested 77 truck drivers carrying passengers.

Cops blasted over mushika

By Munyaradzi Doma While the mushikashika scourge was expected to lessen following the inclusion of the ZRP into Harare city’s traffic enforcement, it is now worse. These were the sentiments of Harare City councillors during a recent full council meeting where they also enquired when the new by-law will be implemented. It was said that […]

Police warn pirate taxis, kombi drivers

Police yesterday warned pirate taxi and kombi drivers that they risk having their vehicles impounded if they are found with touts hanging at the back or on the doors of their vehicles. In a statement, chief police spokesperson Senior Assistant Commissioner Charity Charamba said they had noted with concern such unacceptable behaviour. “The Zimbabwe Republic […]

Blitz to flush out pirate taxis

By Lloyd Gumbo Police will soon launch a massive blitz to rid Harare of pirate taxis following a meeting between Home Affairs Minister Dr Ignatius Chombo and Police Commissioner-General Augustine Chihuri over the matter last week. Pirate taxis, commonly known as Mushikashika, have been causing havoc in the city centre over the last few months […]