Mozambique has barred at least 3,025 motorists from driving between January and September 2025 for violations of the traffic Code, Transport and Logistics Minister João Matlombe told Parliament on 10 December 2025.
He said the sanctions stemmed from intensified inspections and accident investigation reports, noting that 1,496 offenders committed medium-level infractions while 1,529 committed serious ones. Highlighting the gravity of the situation, the minister urged national reflection, stressing that every road death represents a preventable loss that undermines families and the country’s future.
The Government will roll out a nationwide road safety campaign from 12 December to 15 January to strengthen mobility monitoring during the festive season, while also encouraging citizens to plan journeys carefully and adopt responsible behaviour.
Road accidents remain a profound national challenge. President Daniel Chapo recently revealed that 408 accidents were recorded between January and September 2025, down from 459 during the same period in 2024, yet resulting in 662 deaths—surpassing fatalities attributed to malaria.
In response, authorities have approved a comprehensive Road Safety Action Plan, enhanced inspections, introduced mandatory rest stops every 300 kilometres and required driver rotation for long-haul routes. Despite these interventions, accidents continue to claim lives, prompting the president to admonish the police for failing to curb the crisis and for allowing corrupt practices to undermine enforcement efforts.