Pope Leo mourns Kariba ferry disaster victims
In a telegram sent yesterday and signed by Vatican Secretary of State Cardinal Pietro Parolin, the Pope said he was “deeply saddened” by news of the tragedy.
By Miriam Mangwaya
2h ago
Calls to upgrade Gachegache road after ferry tragedy
The gravel road is the shortest land route connecting the two areas without using Lake Kariba and serves communities including Musambakaruma, Mola, Gachegache, Mbileja and Siakobvu.
By Kenneth Nyangani
2h ago
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Neglected roads turn Kariba into grave
The decision to board a crowded ferry is a calculated survival choice.
By Nunurai Jena
Aug. 16, 2026
Kariba tragedy: When preventable risks become a national disaster
The first question, therefore, should not simply be: How did the boat sink? The bigger question is: Why were so many people exposed to such a level of risk in the first place?
By Gary Gerald Mtombeni
Aug. 16, 2026
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
Aug. 16, 2026
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84 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
Aug. 16, 2026
Iran Embassy mourns Lake Kariba ferry victims
In a statement posted on X, the embassy said it was “deeply saddened” by the tragedy involving the Mbuya Nehanda ferry, which capsized on Lake Kariba on Tuesday.
By Online Reporter
Aug. 14, 2026
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Govt ignored Kariba warnings
The government initially stated the boat had 90 people aboard. Police on Thursday confirmed two more bodies had been recovered from the lake as recovery efforts continued.
By Nhau Mangirazi
Aug. 13, 2026
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
