Zimbabwe Mayor; Mafume Urges Citizens To Cycle To Work

Zimbabwe’s Mayor Mafume Urges Citizens to Cycle to Work thereby promoting a healthier society. As the city of Harare, Zimbabwe, continues to deal with issue on public transit system, poor road conditions, fuel shortages, and low salaries, Mayor Jacob Mafume is urging citizens to cycle to work and also to improve health condition.

In a bold step to promote a healthier lifestyle and reduce environmental impact, the mayor believes that cycling can be a game-changer for the city.

According to Mayor Mafume, taking cycle tracks to work can reduce congestion and road accidents, while also promoting a healthier society in Zimbabwe.

He notes that many health problems in Zimbabwe are caused by a sedentary lifestyle, and that cycling can help alleviate this issue. “Most of the health problems that we have in society now is that we are sitting all the time.

We sit at work. We sit in the car, as we [drive] there. So it does not help as a society to be built on unhealthy practices,” he said.

He further added on the possible benefits that cycling can come with.

But also, it is also cheaper on the budget: People can focus on other issues like housing, education and even investment, if they are on bicycles.

And also, it is environmentally friendly. It is less impact on our environment. And people would thank us later for this, as they will live to ripe old age in fitness.”

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For many Zimbabweans, cycling is already a viable option for transportation.

Ngoni Nyamadzawo, a part-time gardener in Harare’s affluent suburbs, cycles daily as a way to reduce costs and save his average salary of $150 a month. “I see cycling as a saving measure. If I did not cycle, I would use $30 a month for transport,” he said.

Segio Tarwirei, who works for a local NGO called Tree Knowers and Growers, also cycles daily and encourages others to join him. “Cycling has so many physical benefits,” he said. “Driving is not good for the environment as cars release dirt into the atmosphere. As an organization — of Tree Knowers and Growers — we encourage people to cycle. If I was using public transport, I would be paying $4 daily, at the end of the month it would be a lot of money, so cycling is good for health and the pocket.”

To support the cycling initiative, Mayor Mafume has announced plans to revamp the city’s neglected cycling tracks. “We are going to revamp them,” he said. “One of the issues that we have to do is to put a cycle track running across Harare Drive. Once we have a cycle track circling the city, then all the other cycle tracks can fit into Harare Drive.”

Harare Drive is the city’s longest road and circles Harare, making it an ideal location for a major cycle track. By promoting cycling as a viable mode of transportation, the city hopes to reduce congestion and environmental impact, while also promoting a healthier lifestyle.

As the city continues to grapple with its challenges, it’s clear that cycling is one solution that could make a significant difference.

With the support of the Mayor Mafume and local organizations, it’s likely that the people of Zimbabwe will take up cycle tracks as a way to reduce costs, improve their health, and promote a cleaner environment.

credit; VOA

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