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“I keep praying he will be found” - Families keep vigil at Kariba Hospital as search for missing persons continues

For many families, the hospital mortuary has become a place of both grief and fragile hope, as each new recovery announcement triggers a rush of anxious relatives hoping for closure.

By Obert Siamilandu 1h ago

“I keep praying he will be found” - Families keep vigil at Kariba Hospital as search for missing persons continues

Kariba boat disaster death toll rises to 84 as Zimbabwe seeks access to Zambian waters

Minister of State and Devolution Affairs for Mashonaland West, Marion Chombo, confirmed the latest recoveries while addressing stakeholders in Kariba.

By Obert Siamilandu Aug. 16, 2026

Kariba boat disaster death toll rises to 84 as Zimbabwe seeks access to Zambian waters

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Shocking Kariba horror details emerge

The wave was already building up when the overloaded Mbuya Nehanda set sail. Nyekete turned down a request for comment.

By Shame Makoshori and Nhau Mangirazi Aug. 16, 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

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

Lake Kariba: Why early warning can be useless

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