Harare – A 37-year-old kombi driver from Chitungwiza is currently on the Zimbabwe Republic Police’s (ZRP) wanted list after disappearing following a reckless driving incident last year.
In a separate incident highlighting the often-chaotic nature of Harare’s roads, a commuter omnibus driver found himself in hot water after sideswiping a vehicle from President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s motorcade.
Harare provincial police spokesperson, Inspector Luckmore Chakanza, issued a statement confirming that McDonald Magwenzi is wanted in connection with a road traffic accident that occurred in August 2024. “The Zimbabwe Republic Police, Harare Province is investigating the whereabouts of McDonald Magwenzi,” Insp Chakanza stated. “His last known addresses are 17 221 Unit M, Seke, Chitungwiza, and Magwenzi village under Chief Mutekedza in Chivhu.”
“He allegedly recklessly tried to overtake a vehicle turning right and another in the oncoming lane, resulting in a collision that caused serious injuries to three passengers,” Insp Chakanza explained. Following the accident, Magwenzi allegedly fled the scene and has remained at large ever since.
The police are appealing to the public for any information that may lead to Magwenzi’s arrest. “Anyone with information that may lead to the location or arrest of the accused person is urged to contact ZRP Hatfield at (0242) 570123 or Harare Operations at (0242) 748836,” Insp Chakanza urged. “Alternatively, you can reach the National Complaints Desk at (0242) 703631 or report to the nearest police station.”
In a separate incident, a kombi driver in central Harare experienced a day he will likely never forget after driving the wrong way down a one-way street and sideswiping a Ford Raptor from President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s motorcade.
Witnesses reported that the security vehicle, said to be the last in the President’s convoy and typically trailing approximately 100 to 200 metres behind the main motorcade, was proceeding normally through the area when the incident occurred.
Witnesses at the scene stated that all four doors of the security vehicle swung open immediately after the collision. The kombi driver was swiftly apprehended and now faces potentially serious consequences for his actions.
Insp Chakanza also appealed for assistance in identifying the body of a man who died in a fatal road traffic accident on April 14, 2025, at approximately 10pm at the intersection of New Chitungwiza Road and Forbes Road. The deceased was struck by a South African registered truck travelling due south along Forbes Road and died on the spot. The body is currently being held at Sally Mugabe Central Hospital Mortuary.
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