Zimbabwe ignored UN warnings before Kariba tragedy
This data showed a high density of vessels and a “vibrant maritime industry” demanding more than piecemeal operational standards.
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 23, 2026
Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: Zimbabwe must turn grief into accountability and change
The Mbuya Nehanda ferry, operated under the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), capsized on Lake Kariba while travelling towards Chalala.
By Mitchel Zvingowaniseyi
Aug. 23, 2026
Kariba ferry disaster: Missing logbooks and records to confront investigators
Who certified the vessel? Who established that it was seaworthy? Who assessed its stability and carrying capacity? Who certified the captain?
By Shame Makoshori
Aug. 23, 2026
EditorialComment: Dead captain blamed for state failures
Worse, vital roles such as surveyors, examiners, and the chief harbour master are manned by individuals holding social science degrees rather than marine engineering credentials.
By The Standard
Aug. 23, 2026
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
Aug. 19, 2026
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
Aug. 19, 2026
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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
