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Kariba disaster exposes safety gaps
The disaster has raised questions over whether warnings about bad weather were ignored and whether regulatory checks were properly conducted.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 17, 2026
Kariba ferry disaster death toll spikes to 92
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 17, 2026
Zimbabwe moves to turn Coroner’s Office Law into practice, targeting gaps in death investigations
However, Nyemba said legislation alone was insufficient to make the system effective.
By Valentine Maya
Aug 17, 2026
“I keep praying he will be found” - Families keep vigil at Kariba Hospital as search for missing persons continues
For many families, the hospital mortuary has become a place of both grief and fragile hope, as each new recovery announcement triggers a rush of anxious relatives hoping for closure.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 17, 2026
China-Zimbabwe joint lab to drive agricultural innovation, cash crop growth
Speaking at the commissioning ceremony in Harare on Monday, Zhou said the facility marked a new phase in bilateral cooperation in science, technology and education.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Aug 17, 2026
Grade four learner dies from a gas tank fire in Glen Norah
According to members of the community, the fire started from the gas tank in one of the rooms, prompting the other child to flee the house.
By Donald Nyandoro
Aug 17, 2026
St Martins residents camp at HCC offices after demolitions
St Martins Residents Association chairman Dave Jenje told NewsDay that some affected families were already camping at the council offices, with more expected to join them.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug 17, 2026
Buhera South chieftainship appointment challenged in court
Chimutsa cited Mavhurudza, the National Chiefs Council and the Minister of Local Government and Public Works as respondents.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug 17, 2026
Econet targets SA returnees in job creation thrust
“We are looking at various projects aimed primarily at creating even temporary jobs,” Mboweni said.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Aug 17, 2026
Court backs FBC Bank in forex disclosure dispute
The dispute dates to November and December 2023, when the steel company participated in the RBZ foreign currency auction through FBC.
By Desmond Chingarande
Aug 17, 2026
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Kariba disaster: Angry chiefs snub govt
Police yesterday said the death toll had risen to 84. Divers were also reported to have recovered additional bodies before calling off operations for the day.
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Kariba disaster: Angry chiefs snub govt
Police yesterday said the death toll had risen to 84. Divers were also reported to have recovered additional bodies before calling off operations for the day.
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Kariba disaster: Angry chiefs snub govt
Police yesterday said the death toll had risen to 84. Divers were also reported to have recovered additional bodies before calling off operations for the day.
Kariba boat disaster death toll rises to 84 as Zimbabwe seeks access to Zambian waters
Minister of State and Devolution Affairs for Mashonaland West, Marion Chombo, confirmed the latest recoveries while addressing stakeholders in Kariba.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 16, 2026
Zimbabwe’s co-operatives: How to unlock their full economic potential
Across Africa, the co-operative movement offers compelling evidence of what is possible when such institutions are properly managed and integrated into formal markets.
By Debra Manyasi
Aug 16, 2026
Karoi memorial service cancelled as mass burials held
Mass burials were held at Yawanda Farm in Chief Dendera’s area, where three members of the Nzeromubairi family were laid to rest.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug 16, 2026
Chinomona urges female MPs to amplify grassroots voices
“If a woman can carry the responsibility of a home, a family and often an entire community, then surely she can also carry the responsibility of leadership,” Chinomona said.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Aug 16, 2026
Parliament workers urged to resist politicisation
Speaking at an induction workshop for the committee, Mudenda said its mandate was grounded in law and morality rather than administrative convenience.
By GRACIOUS DANIEL
Aug 16, 2026
Govt hails Orange Ville growth as blueprint for rural industrialisation
“What we’ve seen, we’re blown away. They’ve actually increased their enterprise, they’ve increased their investment,” Haritatos said.
By Sydney Kawadza
Aug 16, 2026
Bulawayo Polytechnic graduates 4000 as government pushes STEM, rural industrialisation drive
Shava said enrolment at the polytechnic had risen to 6,588 students, with 4,387 studying STEM-related disciplines.
By Valentine Maya
Aug 16, 2026
UZ graduates record 7,132 students as Mnangagwa presides over 45th ceremony
The ceremony was held under the theme “Critical Human Capital for Zimbabwe’s Industrialisation and Competitiveness”.
By Valentine Maya
Aug 16, 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
Kariba ferry death toll rises to 72 as more bodies retrieved
The two bodies recovered in the morning were taken to Kariba Hospital mortuary.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 15, 2026
Mafume breaks silence on St Martins demolitions
Speaking exclusively to NewsDay yesterday, Mafume said it was disheartening to see demolitions taking place but urged residents to comply with council requirements.
By Kenneth Nyangani
Aug 15, 2026
Frustration grows as search for Kariba ferry disaster victims continues, mourners accuse authorities of neglect
At Kariba District Hospital, where families have gathered daily, mourners said they were being forced to rely on unofficial updates and social media for information about the search.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug 15, 2026
ZLHR calls for transparent probe into Kariba ferry disaster
ZLHR said the government’s declaration of the disaster as a national disaster acknowledged shortcomings in the country’s maritime safety capabilities.
By Boitumelo Makhurane
Aug 14, 2026
HIT, SIPRON partner to advance industrial automation
SIPRON chief business development officer Borčin Pavol said the company was attracted to HIT by its practical approach to technology development and student training.
By Donald Nyandoro
Aug 14, 2026
Iran Embassy mourns Lake Kariba ferry victims
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said it was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy involving the Mbuya Nehanda ferry, which capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
By Online Reporter
Aug 14, 2026
Compensate Lake Kariba accident victims, opposition party
PUP leader Herbert Chamuka said authorities had a responsibility to ensure that vessels and other vehicles used to transport people were properly maintained.
By LESLEY KUFANDADA
Aug 14, 2026
