Harare, 25 July, 2025 / 9:47 pm (ACI Africa).
Members of the Zimbabwe Catholic Bishops Conference (ZCBC) have expressed solidarity with families of the over 17 people who lost their lives in an accident involving a truck and a minibus on July 16, and called for the respect of the sanctity of human life by road users.
In a statement issued Friday, July 25, ZCBC members described the accident near the Manyame River Bridge along Chitungwiza Road as a “heartbreaking tragedy”.
“We extend our heartfelt condolences to the bereaved families and all those affected by this devastating incident,” the Catholic Bishops in Zimbabwe said in the statement that their Secretary General, Fr. Tryvis S. Moyo, signed.
The ZCBC members added, “We hold you in prayer during this time of immense grief. We ask the Lord of all consolation to grant eternal rest to the souls of the departed and to bring healing and strength to the injured and the mourning.”
“This heartbreaking tragedy is a solemn call for all of us – government, civil society, and citizens alike – to recommit ourselves to the sanctity of human life and to the urgent need for safer roads, and responsible driving in all our roads in the country,” the Bishops said.
