Zimbabwean police have restricted haulage trucks on a major highway to accommodate the ruling Zanu PF party's conference, according to ZimLive.com. The restriction was reported on Tuesday, 13 October 2026, the same day the outlet said the party gathered for its conference.
ZimLive.com also reported that Zanu PF carried out intrusive medical tests on delegates attending the conference. The outlet did not detail the nature of the tests or the reasons given for them in the material available.
Separately, the state-owned Herald newspaper reported that President Emmerson Mnangagwa addressed the conference, urging cadres to pursue what it described as measurable, transformative and impactful deliberations. The Herald framed the gathering around a message it called "people-centred growth drives Vision 2030."
The Herald also reported that Mnangagwa called on businesses to back efforts to move Zimbabwe into upper middle-income economy status by 2030.
In another conference-related report, DailyNews.co.zw said Zanu PF raised US$9.5 million at a ball held in connection with the event.
The truck restrictions affect a major route, though ZimLive.com's report did not specify which highway, how long the limits would last, or what alternative arrangements were made for haulage operators. The medical testing on delegates was likewise reported without further explanation from party or health officials.
What to watch next: whether police extend or lift the haulage restrictions after the conference ends, and whether Zanu PF or Zimbabwean authorities comment on the reported medical tests.
