ZRP confirms grim milestone as overcrowded vessel disaster deepens, raising questions about road conditions that force reliance on lake transport Tariba- The death toll from Tuesday's devastating boat capsizing on Lake Kariba has risen to 44, the Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed Wednesday, as search and recovery operations continue for the…
Rescue teams continue search operations as CPU calls for state of disaster declaration following Lake Kariba tragedy Kariba — The death toll from Tuesday's devastating boat capsizing on Lake Kariba has risen to 15, with 27 passengers still unaccounted for as rescue operations enter their second day, officials confirmed early…
Kariba– A District Development Fund (DDF) boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized in Lake Kariba on Tuesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) has confirmed. Rescue efforts are currently underway, though the number of casualties remains unknown at this stage . The ZRP confirmed the incident via social…
Tinotenda Hove- Two women, aged 18 and 29, have died in a devastating fire that broke out in a room where they had reportedly been locked in Gombakomba Village on Saturday. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said the victims, who were reportedly living with mental health challenges, were inside the…
Tinotenda Hove- Government’s renewed drive to recognise and economically empower war collaborators and non-combatant cadres has raised questions over whether official recognition is translating into meaningful improvements in the lives of people who supported Zimbabwe’s liberation struggle. The issue came under the spotlight in Bindura on Saturday when war veterans,…
By A Correspondent- Four people, among them a pedestrian, lost their lives in a fatal road traffic accident near the Chinhoyi Provincial Heroes Acre along the Harare-Chirundu Highway. The accident involved a Honda Freed and a haulage truck, which were involved in a head-on collision. Details surrounding the circumstances leading…
Chitungwiza – Chitungwiza Municipality has announced the death of Councillor Tarisai Chikukwa, who served as Chairperson of the Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Committee. Chikukwa, who was elected to the council through proportional representation in 2023, reportedly passed away yesterday. The municipality described her as a dedicated public servant who…
By A Correspondent -The remains of 11 Zimbabweans who lost their lives in a fatal bus accident in South Africa last week have been repatriated and arrived at Doves Funeral Services on Saturday. The deceased were brought to the funeral parlour ahead of a mass memorial service being held in…
By A Correspondent - Two convicted prisoners have escaped from Mutimurefu Prison in Masvingo, prompting a police appeal for information that could assist in their recapture. The Zimbabwe Republic Police (ZRP) said on Saturday that it was searching for Tafadzwa Janyure Zimirenyika, 27, and James Masunda, 34, following their escape…
Tinotenda Hove- Communities in parts of Manicaland are increasingly being exposed to dangerous wildlife as animals from the neighbouring Save Valley Conservancy continue finding their way into populated areas. The growing human-wildlife conflict has particularly affected villagers in Chipinge and Buhera districts, where residents say the movement of wild animals…
