Lake Kariba hosts 15th Africa Border Day as leaders describe borders as bridges for development

Lake Kariba became a symbol of unity this Tuesday as Zambia and Zimbabwe joined regional partners to commemorate the 15th Africa Border Day, stressing how shared waters and well-managed boundaries can drive peace, trade, and development.  

Speaking at a lakeside event, a representative of the International Organization for Migration said there could be “no more fitting place” to mark the day than Kariba, where “two nations, two peoples, and a shared natural resource come together every day in the spirit of cooperation.”  

The IOM official stressed that Lake Kariba connects people, supports livelihoods, and proves the value of cooperation.  

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