ZRA eyes global stage, joins international hydropower body
ZRA is midway through the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, a US$294 million undertaking to secure the dam wall and plunge pools after decades of erosion.
By Obert Siamilandu
Jun. 5, 2026
Kariba Dam’s $294 million lifeline enters final stretch
Engineers are now zeroing in on a two-phase technical overhaul of the spillway, prompted by age-related issues after 60 years of operation.
By Valentine Maya
May. 7, 2026
US$31,7m Kariba Dam rehab nears completion
“The energy dissipation system for the dam has therefore been strengthened to ensure that the dam foundations are protected from any further erosion,” AfDB said.
By Business Reporter
May. 4, 2026
Kariba Dam rehab boosted by 21st Joint Mission
The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has launched the 21st Joint Mission of the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) in Siavonga
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 19, 2026
Zim, Zambia strengthen ties to protect Lake Kariba
Created in the 1950s following the construction of Kariba Dam, the lake is one of Africa’s largest man-made water bodies, stretching more than 280 kilometres along the Zimbabwe-Zambia border.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 18, 2026
Binga MP bemoans district’s marginalisation
The MP described food security and drought as “a cruel visitor” that has left families hungry and livestock wiped out.
By BERITA KAFESU
Sep. 28, 2025
Kariba rehabilitation reaches key milestone
Kariba Dam remains the largest man-made reservoir by volume globally and continues to be a symbol of regional co-operation and sustainable development.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 25, 2025
Bulawayo’s Catholic sisters turn to renewable energy
"We have five solar-powered boreholes supporting horticulture and also our residence," said Sr. Caroline Busvumani, during atour of the Precious Blood sisters' project.
By Marko Phiri
Aug. 17, 2025
Kariba Dam rehab achieves major milestone
In a statement, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) said the milestone followed the successful completion of similar tests on sluices 1, 2, 3 and 4.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 11, 2025
