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A multinational team near Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba uncovered Musango matusadonaensis, a Late Triassic sauropodomorph about 4.5 meters long and 222 kg, named for the Matusadona region. This new find—the second major Zimbabwean dinosaur discovery after Musankwa sanyatiensi (2024)—highlights Africa’s underexplored fossil potential, with plans to return for further digs in 2027.
A minibus carrying church members collided head-on with a haulage truck near Chivhu, Zimbabwe, killing at least 27 people and injuring others after the truck overtook another vehicle; the toll and details reflect ongoing concerns about road safety and underfunded infrastructure in the country.
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.
An overloaded passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba, killing at least 72 people, including 18 children; authorities say as many as 153 were aboard and 77 were rescued, with search-and-recovery ongoing as investigators probe how the aging vessel, traveling from Kariba to rural communities, capsized in strong waves.
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.
At least 44 people died when a passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba after rough weather; authorities say about 114 adults were registered on tickets, with around 120 people on board overall including children, and 77 have been rescued as search-and-rescue continues. President Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster to mobilise resources.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
NASA imagery highlights the 2.5-billion-year-old Great Dyke of Zimbabwe—a massive lopolith rich in platinum, gold, nickel and other minerals. Spanning about 342 miles with widths of 2–8 miles and hills up to 1,500 feet, it preserves Earth’s deep history while underpinning a major mining region.
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.
India posted 256-4 with Abhishek Sharma's 55 and Hardik Pandya's 50*, then bowled Zimbabwe out for 184-6 as Brian Bennett top-scored with 97*, and India won by 72 runs to keep their defending-champion hopes alive and level on points with West Indies ahead of a must-win game in Kolkata for a semi-final spot.