Kariba ferry tragedy sparks formal probe
The operations involve the Zimbabwe Republic Police Sub Aqua Unit, Zimbabwe National Army Boat Squadron, local authorities and other stakeholders.
By Staff Reporter
Aug. 19, 2026
Govt insists tragic Mbuya Nehanda ferry did not enter Zambian waters
Local government minister Daniel Garwe said the voyage had sailed despite warnings from the Meteorological Services Department advising lake users against sailing.
By Ruvimbo Mukwindidza
Aug. 18, 2026
Kariba boat tragedy: Death toll rises to 94 as police identify 39 more victims
The disaster has raised questions about passenger safety and capacity controls on government-operated vessels.
By Obert Siamilandu
Aug. 18, 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
They Still Owe Him a Boat: Jono Terry reimagines Kariba’s unfinished story
Terry, whose photographic practice often interrogates identity and place, describes Lake Kariba as his favourite place in the world and a site of formative memories and spiritual resonance
By Tendai Sauta
Feb. 6, 2026
College founder wins women’s award in education
Mpofu’s influence in education continues to grow, touching the lives of countless students and communities in Bulawayo.
By Berita Kafesu
May. 13, 2025
One feared dead as boat capsizes at Lake Kariba
Saul Matsvaire, a fisherman operating at Lake Kariba, said the two were coming from local fishing camps when the incident happened.
By Obert Siamilandu
Mar. 12, 2025
Health and Safety Tips for Your Next Boat Cruise
very boating enthusiast must take safety drills before being given their license, and every cruise ship traveler must do the same.
By Newsday
Jul. 16, 2024
Sunset boat cruise: The activity that everyone yearns for
Kariba Urban Residents Association, Samson Coffee, said the coming in of the cruise boat industry was a blessing in disguise to Kariba residents.
By Obert Siamilandu
Feb. 10, 2024
