No Number Plates, No JusticeInside Solwezi’s Motorbike Crisis

No Number Plates, No Justice Inside Solwezi’s Motorbike Crisis By Sanjimba Kanganja | Solwezi A system failing in plain sight as illegal motorbikes flood Solwezi’s roads In Solwezi, motorbikes have become the fastest way to move. But behind the convenience, a dangerous system is taking shape. Unregistered bikes. Unlicenced riders. And growing allegations of weak enforcement—and corruption. At Solwezi General Hospital, the impact is clear. Victims of motorbike accidents are rising, many left with life-changing injuries. Patson Kayamba left home for a short ride. Today, he cannot walk. As the number of illegal motorbikes grows, serious questions remain: Who is enforcing the law? And who is benefiting from the chaos? Watch the full investigation | This story was produced by Radio Kabangabanga in Solwezi, and fact-checked by the MakanDay Centre for Investigative Journalism.