Popular Zimbabwean comedian and social media personality Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira, better known as “Mai Clifford”, has been fined US$200 or the equivalent in ZiG and barred from driving for six months after being convicted of driving under the influence of alcohol.
In a statement, today, the National Prosecuting Authority of Zimbabwe (NPAZ) outlined the offence.
“Popular Zimbabwean comedian and social media personality Theophilus Gabriel Chigumira, popularly known as ‘Mai Clifford’ Vahombe Estate, Madokero, was driving a Mazda Atenza at the Newlands roundabout along ED Mangagwa Road in Harare, when he was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
On July 11, 2026, Chigumira was fined US$200 or the ZiG equivalent and prohibited from driving for six months after pleading guilty to driving under the influence of alcohol at the Harare Magistrates’ Court,” the NPAZ added.
The prosecution said Chigumira was subjected to an alcohol test after being stopped by authorities, with results showing that he had an alcohol concentration of 160 milligrams per 100 millilitres of blood.
“The alcohol level was more than three times Zimbabwe’s prescribed legal limit, resulting in him being charged with driving while under the influence of alcohol,” the Authority said.
The NPAZ warned motorists against driving after consuming alcohol, saying impaired driving continues to be a major threat to road safety and contributes to preventable road traffic accidents.
“The NPAZ urges motorists to never get behind the wheel after consuming alcohol as impaired driving poses a serious threat to the safety of all road users,” the authority said.
The prosecution authority said it would continue taking legal action against motorists who violate road safety laws as part of efforts to reduce accidents and protect lives.
“The Authority will continue to prosecute offenders in line with the law to promote safer roads and prevent avoidable road traffic tragedies,” the NPAZ said.
The conviction comes amid renewed calls for motorists to exercise greater responsibility on the roads, particularly during periods when increased traffic volumes often contribute to road accidents linked to reckless driving and alcohol abuse.
