Kariba ferry disaster: Maybe the gods are angry?
One of the questions being asked is: Is Nyaminyami, the ancient spirit associated with the Zambezi, angry?
By Cliff Chiduku
1h ago
A nation in decay: Where is our government?
Let us build a Zimbabwe where a passenger can board a ferry knowing it has been properly maintained and is safely operated.
By Jacob Kudzayi Mutisi
1h ago
Frustration grows as search for Kariba ferry disaster victims continues, mourners accuse authorities of neglect
At Kariba District Hospital, where families have gathered daily, mourners said they were being forced to rely on unofficial updates and social media for information about the search.
By Obert Siamilandu
1h ago
Iran Embassy mourns Lake Kariba ferry victims
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said it was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy involving the Mbuya Nehanda ferry, which capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
By Online Reporter
20h ago
Compensate Lake Kariba accident victims, opposition party
PUP leader Herbert Chamuka said authorities had a responsibility to ensure that vessels and other vehicles used to transport people were properly maintained.
By Lesley Kufandada
20h ago
ZRP releases names of 44 victims of Kariba ferry disaster
The ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit is continuing investigations into the cause of the accident.
By Obert Siamilandu
22h ago
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Govt ignored Kariba warnings
The government initially stated the boat had 90 people aboard. Police on Thursday confirmed two more bodies had been recovered from the lake as recovery efforts continued.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 13, 2026
Memorial service for Kariba boat victims set for Nyamhunga Stadium
The death toll has risen to 44 after 31 more bodies were recovered on Wednesday, according to police. Search and recovery operations are expected to continue today.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 13, 2026
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Kariba disaster: Harrowing tales emerge
The ferry capsized near Long Island on Tuesday while travelling from Kariba to Chalala, in what authorities have described as the worst ferry disaster in the lake's history.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 12, 2026
