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[...] factors like the “Zimbabwe Mafia” which targets cars parked at the Harare airport picking up visiting holiday makers don’t [...]

By: cosmore

cosmore — Fri, 10 Dec 2010 09:36:21 +0000

Its the police who are more than corrupt.We need an overhaul of the police force.They mount road blocks to have bribes from people who are latter mugged,maimed or killed a few yards away.

There is a chain of people ranging from the top officials cascading down to the street sweepers who are lobbying for the lawlessness.They benefit from the anarchy.

By: Brenda Burrell

Brenda Burrell — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 19:02:51 +0000

Are you kidding Tyler? If developers can see fit to dualise the road between the city centre and the airport, why should we not expect them to maintain the lighting, traffic lights and potholes on the existing road? And what possible excuse can there be for restricting policing along this stretch to speed traps?

And why should victims of criminal activity not speak out? If Zimbabwe is going to step out of the long dark shadow of these past 10 lawless years, it’s going to have to be proactive and open to constructive criticism. Tourism is a competitive and lucrative industry that rewards those countries that make an effort to preserve their environments and protect their visitors.

By: Munhumutema

Munhumutema — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 13:42:40 +0000

Natasha Musonza

Singing with the Jones? So you think airport road is the end and all of Zimbabwe. Have you been to Chitungwiza of late? A home of 1 million Black souls and partys of it has not been having power for 8 days in a row. How many people have been murdered, robbed, raped there? A million and half i guess.

I dont have to comment on Ms Clark every sane Zimbabwean knows who she speaks for and why. A subject for another day.

Neither do I condone robberies of any kind, intent or race but if the truth be said Ms Clarke “dont use an axe to swat a fly from a friend’s forehead. To Musonza with a “U” Ndanyara kuziva kuti you also belong to the club that hates Zimbabwe on behalf of Whites. Shame to you my sister. Varungu havasimuleague yako even if it means unokwirawo ndege navo muchidya mese, muchirara mese. Havakude.

By: Natasha

Natasha — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 12:45:56 +0000

Obviously this Tyler is a clueless individual who most likely has not travelled on that dangerous road at night. Bev, If you think the SAA 9pm flight landing is hell, try KQ’s 2am Nairobi flight where you have to check in at midnite. Just last week my partner drove me to the airport to catch this flight and I was appalled to note that the entire road had not a single traffic light working. And it was just blood curdling and gut wrenching sitting there, waiting for my partner to text that little ‘I’m home safe’ message. Excuse me, but if warning people about the dangers of this road is self-defeating and alarmist, so be it. Though I wouldn’t wish it on anybody, I think Tyler would get a nice wake up call if one of his own family gets attacked. Its just pathetic to think that council or whoever it is thats busy replacing traffic lights in the city centre is not finding it necessary to fix lights and heighten security on the only road to the country’s international airport. Clearly, Tyler has no clue who Bev Clark is (google search engine may be of help). She is far from an armchair critic, and I think writing about these things is a bold step to action, compared to the armchair criticisms of a few ‘reactionaries’.

Natasha Msonza

By: Tyler

Tyler — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 09:04:32 +0000

Dear Bev Clark,

A quick question madam,exactly how do you see this article helping Zimbabwe to become a better place?

Seeing as it is that you have noted that there are problems with the street lights,what have you done about it, beside comfortable armchair critisism? Have you rounded organised a donation of street light for that stretch of road? Or the potholes,have you attempted to fill any up,even the glaring ones outside your own driveway perhaps?

Your armchair criticism is self defeating if you are a Zimbabwean-your alarmist view is irrisponsible. Its okay to see whats wrong,its even better to see what can be done.

Tyler

By: Ken Fisher

Ken Fisher — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 08:39:39 +0000

The same was about to happen to a collegue and myself on night of Friday 26th November but further along the Airport Rd and fortunately we knew what to expect so drove on a flat tyre to the entrance of 1 Commando Barracks where 3 ZNA soldiers , who were on guard duty , stood by us as we changed the wheel . The “Mafia” soon arrived , stopped where we were parked but then sped off when they saw the ZNA guys , one of whom had an AK . The “Mafia” were in a taxi , we think blue in colour with red lettering . We unfortunately did not get the registration number . They returned sometime later but this time just drove past obviously seeing the ZNA guys still with us . I made a report to the ZRP the following week .

I believe its time the airlines , travel agents and Airport officials put some pressure on the ZRP .
I for one and my company as a matter of policy will no longer use the evening flights into Harare .