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Neglected roads turn Kariba into grave
The decision to board a crowded ferry is a calculated survival choice.
By Nunurai Jena
Aug. 16, 2026
Kariba tragedy: When preventable risks become a national disaster
The first question, therefore, should not simply be: How did the boat sink? The bigger question is: Why were so many people exposed to such a level of risk in the first place?
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Aug. 16, 2026
Lake Kariba: Why early warning can be useless
The research does not explain the cause of the ferry accident, and it would be inappropriate to suggest that it does.
By Decide Mabumbo
Aug. 16, 2026
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84 dead, unknown number missing: Lake Kariba and the cheapening of Zimbabwean life
Earnmore Chambati, a surviving Rida security officer whose job was to check passenger receipts, told ZBC he counted 153 people, infants and crew included.
By Trevor Ncube
Aug. 16, 2026
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
Aug. 14, 2026
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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
Lake Kariba disaster exposes mortuary incapacity
“What we are informed is that the boat was overloaded. Figures are still being verified but we need to work closely with the Provincial Civil Protection Unit.”
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 12, 2026
Kariba floating solar project nears financial close as Africa expands utility-scale renewable energy investment
Meeting that demand while reducing greenhouse gas emissions will require substantial investment in diversified renewable energy generation.
By Admin
Jul. 24, 2026
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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge
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By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 16, 2026
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84 dead, unknown number missing: Lake Kariba and the cheapening of Zimbabwean life
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By Trevor Ncube
Aug. 16, 2026
