COMMENTS: Kariba ferry disaster: A tragedy of negligence

The death toll from the Kariba ferry disaster had by yesterday risen 92, a confirmation that the Rural Infrastructure Development Authority (RIDA) passenger ferry had almost double its carrying capacity…

COMMENT: SADC’s critical minerals can power Africa’s structural transformation

Claver Gatete Africa is once again at the centre of a global resource race. As the world shifts to clean energy, demand for critical energy transition minerals is surging, and…

Kariba ferry disaster becomes Zimbabwe’s deadliest with 92 confirmed dead

Walter Nyamukondiwa in Kariba THE death toll from the Rida Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster has risen to 92, making it the country’s deadliest transport tragedy and surpassing the 1991 Nyanga…

Government intensifies fight against drug supply chains

Sukuwenkosi Dube-Matutu [email protected] GOVERNMENT has intensified efforts to combat drug and substance abuse, with renewed focus now being placed on dismantling supply networks responsible for bringing harmful substances into communities.…

Atipa Busuman crowned inaugural Mrs Universe Zim

Gift Moyo and Langelihle Dube Zimpapers Reporters Atipa Busuman has made history after being crowned the inaugural Mrs Universe Zimbabwe 2026 at a colourful ceremony held at the Holiday Inn…

Capitalise Sadc Fund: President

Kudakwashe Mugari in DURBAN, South Africa PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday urged SADC member States to operationalise and adequately finance the SADC Regional Development Fund as he officially handed over the chairmanship…

Govt intensifies liberation war combatants vetting

Nyore Madzianike Senior Reporter GOVERNMENT has stepped up efforts to identify all those who participated in the liberation war, with comprehensive nationwide verification and mop-up vetting exercises targeting war collaborators…

Nation bids farewell to hero Brig-Gen (Rtd) Nyamuronda

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter THEY arrived in large numbers, relatives, friends, comrades, and everyday citizens who may never have met him in person, yet had felt the impact of his…

Kariba ferry disaster becomes Zim’s deadliest with 92 deaths

Walter Nyamukondiwa in KARIBA THE death toll from the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster has risen to 92, making it the country’s deadliest transport tragedy and surpassing…

President praised for leadership during Madagascar crisis

Kudakwashe Mugari in DURBAN, South Africa SOUTH African President Cyril Ramaphosa has commended President Mnangagwa for his leadership as SADC outgoing Chairperson during the region’s interim period following disturbances in…

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