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
Kariba ferry tragedy sparks formal probe
The operations involve the Zimbabwe Republic Police Sub Aqua Unit, Zimbabwe National Army Boat Squadron, local authorities and other stakeholders.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 19, 2026
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
Aug. 18, 2026
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
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
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
