Traffic Safety Council Of Zimbabwe

What Traffic Safety Council Of Zimbabwe does

The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) is a statutory body established under the Traffic Safety Council Act (Chapter 13:17) and operating under the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development. It is the national body mandated to promote road safety across Zimbabwe, with a mission to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage on the country's roads. TSCZ delivers road safety education, defensive driver training, fleet manager training, driving school registration and supervision, driver assessments, and vision testing, and produces road safety reference materials including the Highway Code for Zimbabwe (co-authored with the Department for Transport and Infrastructural Development), the Children's Highway Guide, and the Student Driver Handbook. Sub-brands include the Catch Them Young schools programme and the two-day Defensive Driving Course.

The organization operates 10 or more physical branch offices across Zimbabwe including a head office at 4 Park Street, Harare, plus regional branches in Mashonaland East, Chinhoyi, Masvingo, Gweru, Mutare, Bulawayo, Bindura, Gwanda, and Hwange. Service delivery is primarily in-person via training courses, driving school registration, vision screening, and roadside campaigns along high-risk corridors such as Harare-Chivhu and Masvingo-Beitbridge. TSCZ also operates digital portals for feedback, the Driver of the Year competition, and an annual journalistic awards programme that incentivizes road safety reporting across TV, radio, print, online, and student categories.

TSCZ's business model is a hybrid of government appropriation under its parent ministry and fee-based statutory services including course fees, driving school registration and renewal, vision tests, and licensing-related training. Pricing is not publicly disclosed. Key stakeholders include the Zimbabwe Republic Police (traffic enforcement), the Vehicle Inspection Department (PSV compliance), the Civil Protection Unit (adverse weather advisories), the Ministry of Transport (policy and licensing), and educational institutions. TSCZ is ISO 9001:2015 certified and publishes aggregated annual road crash statistics, reporting 52,288 crashes, 2,015 fatalities, and 10,074 injuries for January to December 2024.

Name

Traffic Safety Council Of Zimbabwe

Legal name

Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe

Website

https://trafficsafety.co.zw

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Short description

The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe is a statutory body under the Ministry of Transport that delivers road safety education, defensive driver training, driving school registration, and driver assessments across 10+ branches nationwide, serving individual drivers, commercial operators, schools, and government enforcement partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Road Safety Services

NAICS

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922), Other Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities (922190), Regulation, Licensing, and Inspection of Miscellaneous Commercial Sectors (92615)

akta.pro primary industry

Traffic Enforcement & Road Safety (Highway Patrol, DUI, Collision Investigation) (BPAIAGAJ)

akta.pro secondary industries

Road Safety Audits, Engineering & Data Analytics Services (RSA, Blackspot Analysis, Vision Zero Programs) (TLAJAGAM), Road & Highway Authorities (Planning, Construction, Maintenance) (BPAIALAA), School Zone & Child Safety Systems (School Zone Flashers, Crossing Control, Speed Enforcement) (TLAJAGAJ)

Keywords

• Road safety education
• Driver training courses
• Driving school registration
• Traffic safety services
• Road safety awareness

Headquarters

HQ city

Harare

HQ country

Zimbabwe

HQ region

Africa

Offices11 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure, Others

Distribution channels7 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

The Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) is a statutory body that delivers road safety education, driver assessment, vision testing, defensive driving courses, driving school instructor certification, provisional driver's licence training, and registration of driving schools. It complements these with national road safety awareness campaigns and publications such as the Highway Code, Children's Highway Guide, and Student Driver Handbook to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage on Zimbabwe's roads.

Product overview

Traffic Safety Council of Zimbabwe (TSCZ) operates as a government-affiliated road safety organization offering a comprehensive suite of education, training, and regulatory services. The core offerings include Road Safety Education programs and Driver Assessment services, complemented by Vision Tests for driver fitness evaluation. TSCZ provides training through the Defensive Driving Course (a two-day program covering hazard mitigation and collision prevention), Driving School Instructor's Course, Provision Drivers Licence Training, and Driving School Registration & Renewal services. Educational materials include the Children's Highway Guide (simplified rules for young children) and Student Driver Handbook. Additionally, TSCZ publishes the Highway Code as the official regulatory guide for all Zimbabwean road users. These products work together to fulfill TSCZ's mandate under the Traffic Safety Act to reduce deaths, injuries, and property damage on Zimbabwe's roads through systematic education, training, and enforcement support.

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Brands

• Catch Them Young Programme: Schools Program focused on educating students about road rules and regulations
• Defensive Driving Course (DDC)

Products and services

• Road Safety Education Education programs covering methods and measures to prevent road users (pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, and vehicle passengers) from being killed or seriously injured.
• Driver Assessment Evaluation of drivers to assess their level of competency and safe driving skill, providing an honest opinion of driving skills and ability.
• Vision Tests Assessment of peripheral vision accuracy to ensure drivers' eyes can see beyond what is straight ahead, important for driving safety.
• Driving School Registration & Renewal Registration and renewal services for driving schools, ensuring they meet required standards including premises, certified instructors, fitness certificates, insurance cover, and properly equipped instructional vehicles.
• Provisional Driver's Licence Training Training course designed for provisional driver's licence holders to build road safety knowledge and driving competence.
• Driving School Instructor's Course Course designed to train and certify driving school instructors to deliver quality driver education.
• Defensive Driving Course Two-day course split into four sessions per day teaching safe driving strategies, accident prevention, collision avoidance, and overtaking techniques to address identified hazards.
• Children's Highway Guide Educational material teaching young children how to cross the road safely and understand road safety rules, with simplified language suited to children.
• Student Driver Handbook Handbook providing comprehensive guidance on driving skills and road regulations for student drivers.
• Highway Code Set of mandatory rules and information for all road users in Zimbabwe, covering road signs, road markings, vehicle markings, and road safety guidance for animals, pedestrians, cyclists, motorcyclists, and drivers.

Quantifiable outcome

• An average reduction in vehicular speed by 10% can result in nearly 37% reduction in road traffic crashes and injuries
• +3 more outcomes

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2023TSCZ works with the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructural Development as its parent ministry. Together they hosted the National Road Safety Indaba in January 2023, which led to the resolution to regulate PSV speeds to 100km/hr. The Ministry also requires PSVs to be fitted with speed limiting and monitoring devices as a condition for licensing, with enforcement support from TSCZ.
• Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerZRP is a key TSCZ stakeholder responsible for traffic enforcement, patrol intensification, and sobriety checks during seasonal campaigns and adverse weather conditions. ZRP also publishes quarterly Road Traffic Accidents Analysis Bulletins that inform TSCZ road safety programming. TSCZ collaborates with ZRP on enforcing SI 118 of 2023 (speed regulation for PSVs).
• Vehicle Inspection Department (VID)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerVID plays a pivotal role in ensuring compliance with SI 118 of 2023 regarding speed limiting devices on PSVs. TSCZ works with VID to enforce that all PSVs have speed limiting and monitoring devices fitted before licensing, as mandated by the Ministry of Transport.
• Civil Protection UnitminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCivil Protection Unit is referenced as a relevant authority that issues flood warnings, evacuation orders, and road safety advisories during the rainy season. TSCZ directs road users to comply with Civil Protection Unit instructions during flooding events.
• Educational InstitutionscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSCZ collaborates with schools and educational institutions across Zimbabwe through its Schools Program (Catch Them Young Programme) to incorporate road safety education into curriculum, organize road safety events, and create awareness programs tailored to students' needs. TSCZ is rehabilitating and constructing Traffic Training Centres (TTCs) in partnership with schools.
• Community OrganizationsminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTSCZ works with community organizations to organize road safety awareness campaigns, workshops, and events. Community organizations are engaged by road safety champions to participate in road safety walks, cycling events, and safety exhibitions aimed at promoting road safety culture at the grassroots level.
• Department for Transport and Infrastructural DevelopmentcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerJointly authored the Highway Code for Zimbabwe with the Department for Transport and Infrastructural Development. The Highway Code is a set of mandatory rules and information for all road users in Zimbabwe, covering road signs, road markings, vehicle markings, and road safety guidance.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves2 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Others

• International Road Federation (IRF): Global not-for-profit organization supporting road safety policy, standards, and knowledge transfer across countries. Relevant to TSCZ as an ecosystem participant and potential channel for international funding, training, and best-practice exchange.
• ARRB (Australian Road Research Board): Australian road research organization providing road safety audits, crash data analysis, and engineering services. Comparable to TSCZ's road safety data analytics and blackspot investigation capabilities, though more engineering-focused.

Direct peers

• Road Safety Authority (Ireland): Ireland's national road safety statutory body, responsible for driver education, driving instructor registration, vehicle standards, and road safety campaigns. Directly comparable as a government-mandated road safety council with training and regulatory functions similar to TSCZ.
• Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA, UK): UK government agency overseeing driving tests, instructor standards, and vehicle safety inspections. Closely matches TSCZ's regulatory remit over driving schools, instructors, and driver assessment services.
• Transport Safety Commission (New Zealand): New Zealand's independent statutory body investigating transport accidents across modes and promoting safety. Comparable to TSCZ in its statutory authority to investigate incidents, recommend safety improvements, and conduct public education campaigns.
• RoadSafetyBC: British Columbia's road safety program under the Ministry of Transportation, handling driver education, school zone safety, and traffic enforcement coordination. Structurally similar to TSCZ as a sub-national road safety authority with education and regulatory functions.

Broad incumbents

• National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA, US): US federal agency charged with reducing deaths, injuries, and economic losses from vehicle crashes through education, research, and safety standards. Broader and better resourced than TSCZ, but operates the same mandate to reduce road fatalities via education and standards-setting.

Emerging players

• AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety: US non-profit traffic safety research and education organization focused on driver behavior, training, and crash analysis. Comparable to TSCZ's education, training, and data-driven road safety mission, though operates as a member-funded non-profit rather than a statutory body.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance1 record

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Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

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