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Lake Kariba: Fishermen, ZimParks tussle over wives

But for them, fish means business and the business is in imminent danger.
By Sydney Kawadza 2h ago

Two fishermen drown in Lake Kariba

A local fisherman, James Siachikalanga, who operates at Nyaodza Fishing Camp, expressed shock over the tragic incident.
By Obert Siamilandu Jul. 8, 2024

Overfishing menace at Lake Kariba

Fishermen appealed to the government to relax laws that only allow fishermen to fish in areas 20 metres deep and 3 kilometres from the shore considering the dwindling water level.
By Nunurai Jena May. 29, 2024

El Niño drought brews a disaster for people, wildlife

The country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster.
By Joshua Matanzima May. 21, 2024

Editorial Comment: Energy authorities are sleeping on duty

The country relies heavily on Kariba for its electricity and the droughts experienced in recent years have resulted in serious power shortages.
By The Standard May. 19, 2024
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Dark weeks ahead as Kariba inflows drop

In an update on the hydrological outlook at Kariba Dam, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) yesterday said river flows into Zambezi River were decreasing rapidly.
By Garikai Tunhira May. 18, 2024

Mystery of ‘haunted’ family endures

Stranger than fiction, as it may sound, the body of Nyaradzai’s husband was left intact despite the horrible attack and it still remains a mystery how that was even possible.
By Obert Siamilandu Apr. 27, 2024
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The untold horror story of Kariba monster, Macheni

Full moon is a fish break observed at Lake Kariba once in a month for seven days to allow fish enough time to breed and reproduce.
By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 9, 2024

Zim faces crippling power outages... as Kariba water level drops

The country has been witnessing extended periods of load shedding in recent days.
By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 8, 2024