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
Rescue teams dispatched to Long Island as search for Kariba ferry disaster survivors continues
The deployment came as Kariba woke to mourning, with 13 bodies recovered by Tuesday evening and scores of survivors accounted for.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 12, 2026
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Lake Kariba fish buyers face violent robberies
“This is getting out of hand. We have seen an increase in these incidents, and it’s affecting our business. We need the police to do something about it.
By Obert Siamilandu
Dec. 6, 2025
Fisherman dies after boat capsizes in Kariba Dam
Lake Captain Adan Nyekete of the Department of Inland Waters Control had warned fishermen operating on the lake to exercise caution, especially during periods of strong winds.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jun. 30, 2025
Body of missing fisherman recovered at Lake Kariba island
The body of a fisherman who went missing earlier this week, was recovered on Saturday at Red Cliff Island, on Lake Kariba.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 15, 2025
Binga fishing camp engulfed by fire
The fire, which occurred last week, destroyed at least 30 huts.
By OBERT SIAMULANDU
Jul. 12, 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
Men ditch families as poverty bites
Latest statistics by the Zimbabwe National Statistics Agency also show that the unemployment rate increased to 21% from 19% in the third quarter of this year.
By Miriam Mangwaya
Oct. 24, 2023
2 fishermen drown in Lake Kariba
Their bodies were recovered a week later by members of the public and the police sub-aqua marine team.
By Obert Siamilandu
Apr. 5, 2023
