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Kariba ferry tragedy hits 93 dead, as rescue effort continues
africa7 days ago

Kariba ferry tragedy hits 93 dead, as rescue effort continues

A ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba after being overloaded, with the death toll rising to 93—making it the country’s deadliest transport disaster. About 168 people were aboard the vessel, far more than its 90-passenger capacity, and divers are continuing searches as authorities identify victims (83 identified, including 39 children). A state of disaster has been declared by President Mnangagwa, and DNA may be needed to help identify bodies drifting toward Zambia while the rescue operation persists; the ferry was a vital, cheap transport link for rural communities.

via BBC|
#93-dead#africa#ferry-disaster
Zimbabwe ferry disaster drives death toll to 72
world10 days ago

Zimbabwe ferry disaster drives death toll to 72

The death toll from a Lake Kariba ferry capsizing in Zimbabwe has risen to 72 after 26 more bodies were recovered; the boat was overloaded with about 153 passengers when it left Kariba town, far exceeding its 90-passenger limit. At least 18 children are among the victims; 77 people were rescued, with searches ongoing as authorities blame high winds and choppy seas. A national disaster has been declared and the ferry's loss is already disrupting food deliveries to remote communities.

via Al Jazeera|
#death-toll#ferry-disaster#lake-kariba
Lake Kariba Tragedy: Overloaded Zimbabwe Ferry Capsizes, Toll Hits 44
world13 days ago

Lake Kariba Tragedy: Overloaded Zimbabwe Ferry Capsizes, Toll Hits 44

An overloaded ferry on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba capsized near Long Island after rough seas, with at least 114 adults and five crew aboard (the vessel capacity is 90). The death toll rose to 44, about 77 were rescued, and a multi‑agency search is underway as President Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster; weather is hampering rescue efforts and the total number of children aboard remains unclear.

via Al Jazeera|
#ferry-disaster#lake-kariba#overload
Overcrowded Kariba Ferry Disaster Leaves 44 Dead
world13 days ago

Overcrowded Kariba Ferry Disaster Leaves 44 Dead

At least 44 people died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. The vessel, built for 90 people, carried about 114 adults and five crew (with reports of up to 153 onboard) and overturned after large waves on a trip from Kariba toward islands and fishing camps. A specialized underwater team joined search-and-rescue as the death toll climbed from 15 to 38 and then 44, with bodies being recovered as operations continued. Lake Kariba is a vast, man-made reservoir on the Zambezi and has a history of deadly boat accidents.

via The Guardian|
#ferry-disaster#lake-kariba#overcrowding
New Triassic Sauropodomorph Unearthed at Zimbabwe’s Kariba Lake Shore
science27 days ago

New Triassic Sauropodomorph Unearthed at Zimbabwe’s Kariba Lake Shore

Paleontologists describe Musango matusadonaensis, a 4.5-meter early sauropodomorph from the Upper Triassic Pebbly Arkose Formation near Musango Island on Lake Kariba, Zimbabwe. This new species, part of the Unaysauridae and closely related to Musankwa sanyatiensis but distinct in anatomy and size, reinforces the idea that southern Africa hosted diverse, region-specific dinosaur ecosystems during Gondwana and suggests more fossils in the area await discovery.

via Sci.News|
#dinosaur#lake-kariba#science
Zimbabwe weighs parliament-elected presidency, triggering backlash
politics2 months ago

Zimbabwe weighs parliament-elected presidency, triggering backlash

Zimbabwe’s National Assembly approved Constitutional Amendment Bill No 3 to replace direct presidential elections with a joint sitting of Parliament, sending it to the Senate for a two-thirds vote. Supporters argue it could deliver policy continuity and accelerate development, while opponents warn it would weaken democratic accountability and bolster ZANU-PF’s grip, potentially extending Mnangagwa’s tenure beyond 2028. Allegations of intimidation during consultations and bribery of MPs have added to concerns, and legal challenges are already underway as the bill advances.

via Al Jazeera|
#constitutional-amendment#elections#politics
Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul
politics2 months ago

Zimbabwe moves to extend Mnangagwa’s rule with constitutional overhaul

Zimbabwe’s lower house approved a bill to extend President Emmerson Mnangagwa’s term by two years, raise elected terms to seven years, and replace direct presidential elections with a parliamentary vote, potentially keeping Mnangagwa in power until 2030 and delaying the 2028 elections; the reform, seen as reshaping institutions around Zanu-PF, faces opposition from liberation veterans and activists who warn it risks a one-party state, while the government argues the changes align electoral cycles and improve governance.

via Financial Times|
#constitutional-amendment#emmerson-mnangagwa#politics
Aid Cuts and Climate Change Drive Zimbabwe's Malaria Surge
world2 months ago

Aid Cuts and Climate Change Drive Zimbabwe's Malaria Surge

Zimbabwe is experiencing a malaria surge driven by US aid cuts that disrupted control programs and climate-driven mosquito breeding, with 65,399 cases and 174 deaths reported Jan–Apr 2026. Shortages of nets, diagnostic kits and medicines in rural areas, plus weakened surveillance after ZAPIM II/ZENTO funding cuts, have undermined prevention and treatment, threatening years of progress toward elimination unless funding is restored and preventive measures are strengthened.

via Al Jazeera|
#climate-change#donor-funding#malaria
From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe
world5 months ago

From 200 to a Temple: Four Decades of LDS Growth in Zimbabwe

Sean Donnelly reflects on four decades of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Zimbabwe, tracing a journey from about 200 members in Harare to roughly 50,000 followers across six stakes, as the Harare Zimbabwe Temple opens for a temple dedication. The period includes a high-profile temple open house, interfaith and government engagement (including Zimbabwe’s president), and ongoing African church expansion with multiple missions, underscoring a coordinated effort that began with early mentors who baptized Donnelly in 1983 and continues to shape the Church's presence across the region.

via Church News|
#harare#lds-church#religious-freedom
Zimbabwe rolls out lenacapavir HIV prevention, a new adherence-friendly approach
health6 months ago

Zimbabwe rolls out lenacapavir HIV prevention, a new adherence-friendly approach

Zimbabwe launched a national lenacapavir program, a twice-yearly injectable HIV prevention treatment that could replace daily PrEP pills. Funded by the U.S. government and the Global Fund, the initial rollout covers about 46,000 high-risk individuals across 24 sites, with priority for adolescent girls, young women and sex workers, as part of the country’s broader effort to curb HIV.

via africanews.com|
#global-fund#health#hiv
NASA Space Photo Highlights Zimbabwe’s 2.5-Billion-Year Great Dyke
science6 months ago

NASA Space Photo Highlights Zimbabwe’s 2.5-Billion-Year Great Dyke

NASA’s astronaut photo from the ISS showcases Zimbabwe’s Great Dyke—a 2.5-billion-year-old lopolith that runs about 550 kilometers through central Zimbabwe. Rich in platinum, chromite, copper, iron, and nickel, the Dyke is both a major mineral resource and a window into Earth's early tectonic history; space-based observations help map its extent and monitor changes impacting mining and the environment.

via Indian Defence Review|
#geology#great-dyke#mining