Overfishing menace at Lake Kariba

Fishermen appealed to the government to relax laws that only allow fishermen to fish in areas 20 metres deep and 3 kilometres from the shore considering the dwindling water level.
By Nunurai Jena May. 29, 2024

El Niño drought brews a disaster for people, wildlife

The country’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa has declared a national disaster.
By Joshua Matanzima May. 21, 2024

Editorial Comment: Energy authorities are sleeping on duty

The country relies heavily on Kariba for its electricity and the droughts experienced in recent years have resulted in serious power shortages.
By The Standard May. 19, 2024
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Dark weeks ahead as Kariba inflows drop

In an update on the hydrological outlook at Kariba Dam, the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) yesterday said river flows into Zambezi River were decreasing rapidly.
By Garikai Tunhira May. 18, 2024

Mystery of ‘haunted’ family endures

Stranger than fiction, as it may sound, the body of Nyaradzai’s husband was left intact despite the horrible attack and it still remains a mystery how that was even possible.
By Obert Siamilandu Apr. 27, 2024
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The untold horror story of Kariba monster, Macheni

Full moon is a fish break observed at Lake Kariba once in a month for seven days to allow fish enough time to breed and reproduce.
By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 9, 2024

Zim faces crippling power outages... as Kariba water level drops

The country has been witnessing extended periods of load shedding in recent days.
By Obert Siamilandu Mar. 8, 2024

Fish poachers overrun Lake Kariba

Mangwanya said poachers had become more daring and dangerous when confronted by rangers.
By Obert Siamilandu Jan. 24, 2024

Black rhino to bounce back at Matusadona

Zimbabwe has a proud record of wildlife conservation.
By Obert Siamilandu Jan. 15, 2024