In rural Zimbabwe, a crackdown by traffic police on e-tricycles, known as 'Hamba', is severely impacting the livelihoods of hundreds of women, many of whom are single mothers and widows. Introduced in May 2024 to foster economic empowerment, these e-tricycles, capable of carrying up to 450kg, are vital for transporting produce from farms to markets and even serve as makeshift ambulances. However, police are arresting operators for lacking registration and driver's licenses, citing Rhodesian-era laws that classify e-tricycles with motorcycles. The required annual costs of nearly $500 are prohibitive, forcing many to cease operations, endure significant income reduction, and struggle with basic necessities. Despite ongoing lobbying efforts by Mobility for Africa and local women for regulatory changes and reduced fees, progress has been slow, leaving operators in a precarious financial situation.