Drought fears spur Pfumvudza push
Agriculture, Mechanisation and Water Resources Development ministry secretary Obert Jiri said farmers should expedite preparations while conditions remain dry.
By Lesley Kufandada
4h ago
Ndebele king mourns Kariba disaster victims
In a statement issued by his spokesperson, Bornwel Khumalo, the king described the disaster as deeply distressing and questioned how such lapses could occur.
By Nizbert Moyo
4h ago
Zim seeks climate cash at COP17
The push comes as COP17 places drought resilience, water security, land restoration and sustainable food systems at the centre of global efforts to address land degradation.
By Staff Reporter
6h ago
Kariba ferry disaster death toll spikes to 92
In an update issued this afternoon, the police said the latest recoveries had pushed the toll to 92 as search teams continued operations on the lake.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 17, 2026
Critical minerals new game changer for DRC economic growth
The gamer changer in town are the DRC’s critical minerals now increasingly sought due to a rising global demand, making the country a key supplier in international supply chains.
By Brian Hungwe
Aug. 17, 2026
Government announces US$100 assistance for Kariba disaster families
The Civil Protection Unit said all registered next of kin would be contacted as further assistance becomes available.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 16, 2026
Govt must answer for Kariba tragedy
President Emmerson Mnangagwa on Wednesday ordered maritime safety agencies and security forces to “immediately overhaul and fix the deficiencies in our maritime capabilities”.
By Newsday
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
Bulawayo moves to protect industrial land
One of its stated objectives is to “protect and rationalize industrial land”, while another is to “unlock under-utilised industrial sites for productive use.”
By Jeffrey Muvundusi
Aug. 13, 2026
