Samaita RAR
About Us
ORIGINS
Scientific Road Accident Reconstruction/Investigation is a service we offer. The brains behind it’s initial introduction in Zimbabwe have gone a step further by bringing it closer to all and sundry. Aboard the same ship (with this unique product) are other road safety related disciplines.
PURPOSE
Scientific Road Accident Reconstruction/Investigation is not based on beliefs or intuitions which can be misleading or unreliable. The scientific method is premised on existing knowledge, which can be replicated and thus safeguards against wrong apportionment of blame. Above all, it eliminates bias.
It is superior to the ‘eye witness’ account. The scientific method knows no colour, creed or wealth. The party at fault should carry their own cross regardless of who they are. It ensures that justice prevails. This is as it should be.
PHILOSOPHY
We believe and can prove that mysterious road accidents do not exist.
PROFESSIONALISM
Professionalism and ethical services are offered to all and sundry, that is, all road users inclusive of pedestrians. Service delivered is of the highest quality. This is done openly and fairly. There is value for money.
OUR VALUES
We are committed to upholding the following core values, professionalism, integrity, teamwork and culture.
VISION
As pioneers we will prove to the Zimbabwean market and beyond that solutions to road safety problems lie in the scientific method hence highly specialized services are in the offing, namely:
- Training and certifying personnel in scientific road accident reconstruction/investigation.
- Traffic Management.
- Traffic patrol and enforcement techniques.
- Road safety education.
- Research on road safety problems.
- Road accidents prevention techniques.
- Traffic enforcement by communities.
- Campaigns to promote road safety.
- Road safety consultancy.
MISSION
We vow to uphold the highest standards in the provision of scientific solutions to road safety problems.
CULTURE
Excellent services to clients. Result-oriented, innovative and constant client feedback.
INTEGRITY
Our services are delivered with honesty, integrity, courteous and without fear or favour to all stakeholders.
TEAMWORK
The Directors/Consultants and members of staff work as a team. It is a solid team of professionals. There is co-operation, unity of purpose and accountability.
LITIGATION
We have not been involved in any litigation whatsoever.
CAPITAL
The company was capitalized by its Directors.
RATES
We offer competitive rates that are affordable.
MEMBERSHIP
For training and certifying personnel in scientific road accident reconstruction/investigation, we will seek membership with City and Guilds of London Institute for recognition worldwide.
CUSTOMER BASE
Some of those who have sought our services are:
- Legal Practitioners
- Short term insurance companies
- Transport companies
- Aggrieved individuals
STAFF COMPLIMENT
We currently have a staff compliment of five.
STAFF COMPLIMENT
We currently have a staff compliment of five.
Directors/Consultants
MR. MARTIN SHANGWA SIMBI
He spend over 26 years in the police. He attained the rank of Assistant Commissioner. Martin distinguished himself when he headed National Institutions such as the National Highway Patrol and Police Staff College. He is credited for having masterminded the introduction of Road Accident Reconstruction in the Zimbabwe Republic Police. This followed his study tours of the Cheshire and Grampian Police Constabularies in the United Kingdom. He termed it ‘Road Accident Evaluation’. As his brainchild, Martin nurtured the project until he left the organization. Among other qualifications, he holds a Diploma, a Bachelor Degree and a Master Degree in Adult Education from the University of Zimbabwe. A firm believer in professionalism and justice for all.
PROFESSOR PRECIOUS SIBANDA
He holds a PhD (1996) in Mathematics from the University of Manchester, England. Precious has been involved in road accident reconstruction for more than ten years both at standard and advanced levels. Precious is a co-author of two textbooks. He has written well over fifty scientific articles that have been published in International Journals. Precious is currently with the University of KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. A former Lecturer at the University of Zimbabwe, Mathematics Department.
MR CUTHBERT MAHACHI
He is a former member of the Zimbabwe Republic Police. He was amongst the first group of officers to successfully complete training in accident reconstruction in 1996 at the Police Staff College. In October 1998, Cuthbert made history by becoming the first Zimbabwean ever to be awarded the Advanced City and Guilds Certificate in Road Accident Investigation after he successfully completed a course at the University of Aberdeen, Scotland. The advanced level is the highest qualification on offer in Road Accident Investigation the world over.
Since qualifying, Cuthbert has reconstructed numerous road accident scenes as well as imparting his expertise to police officers. He holds a Diploma in Adult Education from the University of Zimbabwe and a Higher National Diploma from Harare Polytechnic. Cuthbert also holds an Advanced Diploma in Security Management with the Zimbabwe Institute of Management. He is currently studying for a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting with the Midlands State University.
MR MARTIN CHIVIRU
He served in the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) for 14 years, ten of which under the Traffic Department. He was in the pioneer group of ZRP Officers who trained and qualified in Scientific Road Accident Investigation conducted by the Grampian Police of Scotland. He was amongst the best three students who were selected and seconded to the University of Aberdeen, Scotland for further training in road accident investigation. Martin reconstructed numerous road accidents when he was still with the police. He has vast knowledge and experience in speed and alcohol detecting devices.
Martin holds a diploma in Stores Management from the College of Professional Management (CPM) London and a Diploma in Adult Education from the University of Zimbabwe (UZ). Currently he is studying for a Bachelor of Commerce Accounting Degree with the Zimbabwe Open University.