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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge
The wave was already building up when the overloaded Mbuya Nehanda set sail. Nyekete turned down a request for comment.
By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi
2h ago
Lamborghinis, drugs and Kariba’s cruel waves
Well, clearly, Rida—or whatever they call the District Development Fund these days—does drown.
By Doctor Stop It
2h ago
Lake Kariba: Why early warning can be useless
The research does not explain the cause of the ferry accident, and it would be inappropriate to suggest that it does.
By Decide Mabumbo
2h ago
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80 dead, unknown number missing: Lake Kariba and the cheapening of Zimbabwean life
Earnmore Chambati, a surviving Rida security officer whose job was to check passenger receipts, told ZBC he counted 153 people, infants and crew included.
By Trevor Ncube
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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
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
ZRP releases names of 44 victims of Kariba ferry disaster
The ZRP Sub-Aqua Unit is continuing investigations into the cause of the accident.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 14, 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
