Preachers in pockets: The Zim church captured
How on earth could the country’s citizens celebrate the inflation rate of a funny money that is even shunned by the regime itself?
By Doctor Stop It
Aug. 30, 2026
Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: Zimbabwe must turn grief into accountability and change
The Mbuya Nehanda ferry, operated under the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), capsized on Lake Kariba while travelling towards Chalala.
By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi
Aug. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe ignored UN warnings before Kariba tragedy
This data showed a high density of vessels and a “vibrant maritime industry” demanding more than piecemeal operational standards.
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 23, 2026
Kariba ferry disaster: Missing logbooks and records to confront investigators
Who certified the vessel? Who established that it was seaworthy? Who assessed its stability and carrying capacity? Who certified the captain?
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 23, 2026
EditorialComment: Dead captain blamed for state failures
Worse, vital roles such as surveyors, examiners, and the chief harbour master are manned by individuals holding social science degrees rather than marine engineering credentials.
By The Standard
Aug. 23, 2026
Zimbabwe must stop and mourn
The toll may still rise. Some remain missing, leaving families trapped in uncertainty, without the closure they need.
By Newsday
Aug. 20, 2026
Football must not turn a blind eye to Kariba tragedy
This was not an ordinary accident. It was a national tragedy.
By Newsday
Aug. 19, 2026
Highlanders mourn club patron Jimmy Ncube
Ncube’s passing now adds another prominent name to the growing list of losses suffered by the club during what was meant to be a landmark year.
By Fortune Mbele
Aug. 19, 2026
I have finally buried my sister - Kariba MP
Kariba MP Shine Gwangwava confirmed that his sister’s body was among those retrieved during the ongoing search and was identified by their brother at Kariba District Hospital.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 19, 2026
