For Tafara Muvhevhi, a driving instructor in Zimbabwe, the job has transformed from teaching the highway code to preparing students for survival on some of the world's most perilous roads. Sixteen years ago, his focus was solely on passing the driving test. Now, however, the grim reality of his country's highways dictates a far more urgent priority.
Zimbabwe faces a severe road safety crisis, with national statistics agencies ranking crashes among the leading causes of death. The nation's road accident fatality rates are among the worst in Africa, a stark indicator of the dangers faced daily. According to the country's traffic safety agency, a road crash occurs every 15 minutes, resulting in five fatalities and 38 injuries each day.
