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
3h 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
15h ago
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
20h ago
Zimbabwe moves to strengthen support for care leavers
Tirivavi said young people leaving alternative care often face challenges that require support beyond the age of 18.
By Sharon Zebra and Lesley Kufandada
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
24 more bodies recovered in Kariba ferry disaster - Govt
“We have just received a call that another 24 people have just been retrived which means so far we have 37 confirmed dead,” she told a media briefing on Wednesday afternoon.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 12, 2026
My sister is missing Kariba MP
Gwangwava said Matilda was travelling from Kariba town to Mola rural area to visit their parents when the ferry overturned near Long Island.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 12, 2026
Community action brings healthcare to Mwenezi North
Construction of Petronella Clinic, which began in 2017, stalled for years due to funding constraints and the Covid-19 pandemic, leaving communities without a nearby health facility.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 8, 2026
Zida approves US$1.59bn in Q2 investments as mining leads
Mining remained the biggest investment destination, securing 86 licences worth US$768.5 million, followed by manufacturing, which received 43 licences valued at US$496.7 million.
By Blessed Ndlovu and Concilia Mupezeni
Aug. 5, 2026
