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Kariba disaster: Harrowing tales emerge

The ferry capsized near Long Island on Tuesday while travelling from Kariba to Chalala, in what authorities have described as the worst ferry disaster in the lake's history.
By Obert Siamilandu 1h ago

Scottland pin CAF Champions League hopes on National Sports Stadium

Scottland host the first leg of the preliminary tie on September 5, before traveling for the return fixture in Eswatini a week later. 
By Henry Mhara 1h ago

Stanbic signs environment-friendly, job-creating agreement with Ele-Collection 

Ele-Collection employs women to collect discarded plastic, providing them with an alternative source of income while helping reduce reliance on subsistence poaching.
By Staff Reporter 2h ago

Six killed in separate road crashes on major Zimbabwe highways

“The Zimbabwe Republic Police reports two fatal road traffic accidents which occurred on 11th August 2026 along the Bulawayo–Victoria Falls Road and Harare–Bulawayo Road, respectively,”
By Staff Reporter 3h ago

Zimbabwe scraps maths requirement for minority language teacher trainees

Higher and Tertiary Education, Innovation, Science and Technology Development Minister Fredrick Shava said the special dispensation would take effect from the first semester of 2026.
By Valentine Maya 3h ago

Lake Kariba disaster exposes mortuary incapacity

“What we are informed is that the boat was overloaded. Figures are still being verified but we need to work closely with the Provincial Civil Protection Unit.”
By Nhau Mangirazi 4h ago

Tafirenyika, Jessub drug case bail ruling moved to today

The State, represented by Lancelot Mutsokoti, had opposed bail, while the defence, led by Malvern Mapako, was expected to file a replication to the State’s submissions.

Arrows move could be Fabisch’s stepping stone to Africa’s big clubs

The 24-year-old midfielder completed his move to the Durban-based side earlier this week following his departure from German 3. Liga outfit Erzgebirge Aue. 
By Henry Mhara 6h ago

Kariba ferry death toll rises to 44

“The ZRP informs the public that the death toll in the Kariba RIDA boat accident is now 44,” the police said in an update on their social media channels.
By Obert Siamilandu 6h ago