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Zimbabwe's diamond sector gets boost

Zimbabwe's diamond cutting and polishing sub-sector is set for a major boost following a landmark partnership with Indian diamond processing giant, Harry Krishna Exports.The cooperation agreement, announced by Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:58hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba rehabilitation reaches key milestone

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has achieved a significant breakthrough in the US$294 million Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, completing the final leakage test on Sluice 6 of the dam's spillway.Funded by the European Union, World Bank…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:57hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba water level declines

Lake Kariba is recording a steady drop in water levels, closing the latest monitoring period at 478,77 metres as of August 5, 2025, according to the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).This represents about 22,88% of usable storage capacity â€” …

Published: 08 Aug 2025 at 08:45hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba mayor under fire for attending Zanu-PF meeting

Kariba mayor Ralph Nyasha Maoneyi finds himself at the centre of controversy after reportedly attending a Provincial Development Committee (PDC) meeting in Chinhoyi that included Zanu-PF leadership, government departments, and mayors from …

Published: 06 Aug 2025 at 08:49hrs | 164 | by Staff reporter

Kariba house demolition sparks backlash

A recent demolition drive by the Kariba Municipality has sparked widespread outrage, with residents accusing local authorities of political victimization and unlawful action after their homes were destroyed without warning or legal justifi…

Published: 03 Aug 2025 at 09:52hrs | 67 | by Staff reporter

Kariba Dam rehabilitation nears completion

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has successfully completed a critical "test on completion" under the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP), marking a major milestone in efforts to secure the long-term structural integrity of t…

Published: 01 Aug 2025 at 09:05hrs | 139 | by Staff reporter

Afreximbank backs Lake Kariba floating solar project

Businessman Eddie Cross's company, Green Hybrid Power Private Limited, has signed a landmark multimillion-dollar funding agreement that will pave the way for the development of a pioneering floating solar photovoltaic power project on Lake…

Published: 24 Jul 2025 at 09:28hrs | | by Staff reporter

Ballot stuffing claims rock elections in Kariba

The just-ended National Association of Secondary School Heads (NASH) elections held during the annual congress in Kariba have been marred by shocking allegations of vote rigging and ballot stuffing.A damning report compiled by the three re…

Published: 13 Jul 2025 at 16:08hrs | 258 | by Staff reporter

ZRA to conduct leakage test on Kariba Dam plunge pool

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has announced that a controlled leakage test on Sluice 3 at Kariba Dam will take place on 2 July 2025, marking a critical milestone in the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP). The test is part…

Published: 01 Jul 2025 at 17:24hrs | 408 | by Staff reporter

Dynamos second from bottom after ZPC Kariba draw

Dynamos' nightmare 2025 Castle Lager Premier Soccer League campaign deepened yesterday after they were held to a frustrating 0-0 draw by ZPC Kariba, a result that leaves the Harare giants languishing in 17th place, second from bottom on th…

Published: 29 Jun 2025 at 19:03hrs | 394 | by Staff reporter

Lake Kariba black market fish trade fuels illicit financial flow

A booming black market fish trade along Lake Kariba, driven by the illegal use of cheap twine nets, is undermining Zimbabwe's formal fishing economy and fuelling millions of dollars in illicit financial flows (IFFs), according to conservat…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba turns into ghost town

The eastern shoreline of Kariba, once a crown jewel in Zimbabwe's tourism industry, is fast slipping into obscurity as tourism operators flee the area amid plummeting visitor numbers, collapsing infrastructure, and rising investor pessimis…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:04hrs | | by Staff reporter

Power generation to increase at Kariba

Power generation at the Kariba South Hydropower Station is expected to increase to around 500 megawatts (MW) during the upcoming winter season, following improved water allocation by the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) to Zimbabwe's power ut…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:14hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba Dam water levels records steady rise

Water levels in Lake Kariba have recorded a steady rise, offering renewed optimism for improved electricity generation in Zimbabwe and Zambia, according to the latest update from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).In a press release issued …

Published: 05 May 2025 at 15:54hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba floodgates partially opened

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has begun commissioning tests on the newly rehabilitated sluice gates at Kariba Dam, marking a critical phase in the near-completion of a major rehabilitation project that began in 2019.Last Friday, ZRA en…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:06hrs | 333 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe's power supplies improve on Kariba water boost

Zimbabwe's power generation and supply have significantly improved, driven by increased water allocation from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) and enhanced output from the Hwange Power Station. This positive development is expected to sup…

Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tonnes of abandoned nets retrieved from Lake Kariba

Lake Kariba has seen a major environmental breakthrough with the retrieval of seven tonnes of ghost nets, marking a significant step in the fight against plastic pollution in Zimbabwe's water bodies.Ghost nets - abandoned fishing nets that…

Published: 22 Mar 2025 at 12:13hrs | 2305 | by Staff reporter

Lake Kariba water levels rise

Water levels at the Kariba Dam, which is shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia, have seen a steady increase in recent months, providing a glimmer of hope for both countries as they grapple with power shortages and economic challenges. The world's …

Published: 03 Mar 2025 at 13:05hrs | 30307 | by Staff reporter

Zesa owes US$350m for Kariba South renovations

Zimbabwe's power utility, Zesa Holdings (Zesa), is grappling with a staggering US$350 million debt for renovations at the Kariba South Power Station, as its foreign currency obligations continue to hinder its operations. The company is fac…

Published: 13 Feb 2025 at 13:55hrs | 195 | by Staff reporter

Water levels continue to rise in Lake Kariba

Recent heavy rains have started to positively affect water levels in Lake Kariba, with expectations that flows in the upper and lower catchment areas of the Zambezi River will continue to improve around mid-February.While the water levels …

Published: 04 Feb 2025 at 16:49hrs | 465 | by Staff reporter

Earthquakes shake Kariba area in Zimbabwe

A series of earthquakes struck the Kariba area earlier this week, causing widespread concern among residents but, fortunately, no reports of significant damage or casualties. The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has attributed the seismic act…

Published: 29 Dec 2024 at 08:49hrs | 732 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe power users raise US$250 million for floating solar plant on Kariba Dam

Zimbabwe's industrial power users have secured $250 million from the African Export-Import Bank to build floating solar panels at the world's largest man-made lake.The Intensive Energy User Group, made up of mining companies including a fo…

Published: 10 Dec 2024 at 07:14hrs | 761 | by Staff reporter

Cholera outbreak in Kariba: A wake-up call for vigilance and prevention

The recent cholera outbreak in Gache Gache Fishing Camp, located in Kariba District, has thrust the community into a state of crisis, claiming one life and leaving five others battling the disease. This tragic incident sheds light on the p…

Published: 21 Nov 2024 at 14:11hrs | 188 | by Anashe Mupamombe

High rainfall recorded in Tsholotsho

Zimbabwe received significant rainfall as isolated thunderstorms continue across the country, with the heaviest rainfall recorded in Kariba at 109mm. Other areas that saw substantial rainfall include Tsholotsho (51mm), Nyanga (40mm), Bindu…

Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:37hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare switches off ZPC Kariba

Dynamos 3 - 0 ZPC KaribaDonald Mudadi was the standout performer as Dynamos kicked off their Chibuku Super Cup title defense with a convincing 3-1 win over ZPC Kariba at Rufaro Stadium. The midfielder was instrumental in all three of Dynam…

Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:03hrs | 85 | by Staff reporter

Kariba dam faces shutdown

Zimbabwe is facing increased load-shedding due to critically low water levels at Kariba Dam, a consequence of the El NiÃ±o-induced drought affecting the southern Africa region. The country received below-normal rainfall during the 2023/24 …

Published: 03 Sep 2024 at 15:43hrs | 846 | by Staff reporter

Zesco warns of potential Kariba Power Station shutdown

ZESCO has warned of a critical power supply shortage as water levels approach the minimum operating threshold, with the Kariba North Bank Power Station at risk of shutdown by 14 September 2024. The company expects a power deficit of 1,086 …

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:51hrs | 334 | by Staff reporter

Kariba Dam levels worsen

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reported that severe rainfall shortages and the El NiÃ±o-induced drought of the 2023/24 season continue to impact water levels in Lake Kariba.As of this year, the water level in the lake has dropped to…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:19hrs | 498 | by Staff reporter

Lake Kariba water levels rise

Lake Kariba water levels have been rising steadily from localised rains, doubling 2023 levels over the same period, raising hopes of increased water available for power generation.With the Southern African region facing normal to below nor…

Published: 30 Jan 2024 at 18:43hrs | 3 | by Staff reporter

Kariba finally receives new X-ray machine

GOVERNMENT will commission a new X-ray machine at the Kariba District Hospital to replace the one which was destroyed in an inferno four years ago.Kariba hospital's incapacity to handle heavy casualties was exposed last year when an accide…

Published: 18 Jul 2023 at 06:22hrs | | by Staff reporter

Tourists flock to Kariba for the famous bream

LAKE Kariba is arguably one of Africa's best, and prettiest spots to execute fishing expeditions.Over 40 different fish species call the lake home from shoals of Kapenta to the fighting Tiger fish, making this fishing spot a spectacle.Fish…

Published: 17 Jun 2023 at 08:08hrs | 18 | by Staff reporter

Kariba to continue producing electricity

KARIBA South Hydro Power Station will no longer have to shut down even though it has exhausted its water allocation for this year, but is limited to an average of 300 megawatts, half what it was able to use before, until more water starts …

Published: 04 Dec 2022 at 08:06hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

Bulawayo, Kariba ignore Heroes Day

HEROES' Day celebrations were poorly attended in Bulawayo and Kariba yesterday, with residents saying the holiday was no longer of significance because government is failing to honour the "real liberators".In Kariba, the commemorations wer…

Published: 09 Aug 2022 at 08:22hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Earthquake hits Kariba

AN earthquake of a 4,3 magnitude hit Kariba on Tuesday evening at 2202hours.Preliminary reports show that the earthquake occurred at latitude of 16.87S and longitude of 28.486E.The Meteorological Services Department (MSD) confirmed the ear…

Published: 04 Aug 2022 at 06:47hrs | 2 | by Staff reporter

Earthquake jolts Kariba

A 4,6 magnitude earthquake hit Kariba and surrounding areas causing extensive damage to some properties including a school in Binga.The earthquake whose epicentre was determined to be in Lake Kariba hit the area mid-morning yesterday.The M…

Published: 25 May 2022 at 17:43hrs | | by Staff reporter

Power cuts worsen as Zesa shuts down Kariba power station

LOAD-SHEDDING is expected to increase after ZESA announced Tuesday, some units at the Kariba South power stations would be taken out of service to allow for the completion of critical works on the dam wall.In a statement, ZESA's stakeholde…

Published: 11 Jan 2022 at 18:34hrs | | by Staff reporter

Kariba power generation could stop in November: Chasi

Zesa might stop power generation at the from Kariba Dam due to falling levels, a development that will worsen the country's electricity shortages, Energy and Power Development minister Fortune Chasi has warned.Chasi told delegates at the I…

Published: 01 Sep 2019 at 14:50hrs | 9 | by Staff reporter

Hottest tot for Kariba merrymakers opens up

Patsaka-Nyaminyami CR Environment and Tourism SeriesAs Kariba gears herself up to host an increased domestic tourism traffic flow, she needs the necessary social amenities to keep this fickle market excited. Yesterday's official opening of…

Published: 27 Jul 2019 at 19:53hrs | 2 | by Laiton Kandawire

Richard Kamhoti confirmed by Kariba

Kariba former Chamber Secretary Mr Richard Kamhoti has been confirmed as the Town Clerk of Kariba taking up the vacant post left following the retirement of Mr Webster Tembo. Richard, born on the 28th of August 1961 and attended his ordina…

Published: 25 Sep 2018 at 07:15hrs | 41 | by John Tafadzwa Chirinda

Kariba on high Cholera alert

The Kariba District disaster preparedness team held an emergency meeting this Monday at the District Administrator's boardroom where all heads of departments and other critical players on service delivery attended to look into all aspects …

Published: 19 Sep 2018 at 10:14hrs | 2 | by John T Chirinda

MDC Alliance Kariba District Chairperson Mr George Masendu elected Kariba Mayor

Finally Kariba Municipality has a set of new councillors, 8 from the MDC Alliance and one from ZANUPF who has claimed such ward from the former deputy Mayor in ward 6. The fresh set brought about a lovely debate recently within the Kariba …

Published: 17 Sep 2018 at 07:07hrs | 2 | by John T Chirinda

Congratulations Karoi for choosing this 100% guy as your mayor

I got to know this guy in 1999 when he was teaching at Nyamhunga Primary School    in Kariba. We used to share a lot during those days as I was also based at Nyanhewe Primary School which by then was the best resourced schoo…

Published: 06 Sep 2018 at 07:11hrs | 2 | by John Tafadzwa Chirinda

Chamisa's irresponsible talk could cost us jobs

Nelson Chamisa has said a lot of irresponsible things over the last few months since he became leader of the MDC. Perhaps the worst to date was when he publicly claimed that the U.S. Administration had promised him $15 billion. Of course, …

Published: 02 May 2018 at 13:42hrs | 5 | by Charles, Harare (student)

LIVE: Mnangagwa's Kariba rally

President Emmerson Mnangagwa will today address a Zanu-PF rally at Nyamhunga stadium in Kariba after commissioning the Kariba South Hydro Power Station Expansion Project.

Published: 28 Mar 2018 at 17:27hrs | 25 | by Staff reporter

President's Kariba visit preparations disheartening and reminds people of the old way of doing things

The first resident of our country lands into Kariba in the next week for the historical commissioning of the power supply generation expansion that has happened at the Kariba Power station. His coming has seen Kariba getting a face uplifti…

Published: 24 Mar 2018 at 17:44hrs | 1 | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye

District 412 Lions International Club launches diabetes campaign in Kariba

Diabetes is a disease in which your blood glucose, or blood sugar, levels are too high. Glucose comes from the foods we eat. The International Diabetes Federation estimates that 371 million people worldwide have diabetes, a global epidemic…

Published: 30 Oct 2017 at 11:43hrs | 1 | by Patsaka Correspondent, MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye

The Nyaminyami legend and the Nyaminyami walking stick are two different things

This story has been itching to be told, but ripe opportunities were not availing themselves. That was until I decided to sharpen my media skills. And the opportunity presented itself unexpectedly and in the blink of an eye, I had the audie…

Published: 04 Oct 2017 at 20:22hrs | 4 | by Laiton Kandawire, a Patsaka Coresspondent

My Kariba life under the 330Kv power line

Growing up in the Mahombekombe area living in our cottages constructed in the 1950's for dam wall workers who were only allowed to stay in them as bachelors now big families of five to eight  occupy single rooms. These houses lie bene…

Published: 29 Aug 2017 at 11:40hrs | | by MuHwisiry Chaiyeiye - Patsaka Correspondent

Chirorodziva, the myths of Sinoia caves

Sinoia Caves is found along Chirundu road just about 12km from Mashonaland West town of Chinhoyi.It was a very famous place in those far early days, the caves and the pool almost broke the records for the Legends because of their sacrednes…

Published: 24 Aug 2017 at 14:36hrs | 45 | by Givestar Kamuzonde

What's choking Kariba?

In the previous instalment Laiton Kandawire looked at overfishing and how fisheries authorities in both Zimbabwe and Zambia agreed to impose a Full Moon non-fishing ban of at least seven days to combat the scourge. The results, at least in…

Published: 23 Jul 2017 at 17:09hrs | | by Laiton Kandawire and Oliver Samboko

Search / Kariba

No to 2030 extension

Police confirm Bulawayo-Beitbridge road accident

Zimbabwe loans ARVs to Botswana, donates portion in regional health solidarity

Govt to launch Responsible Mining Initiative amid worsening land degradation

MP Mhangwa urges govt to cut LPG Import Bill through local gas substitution

Man dies in bicycle accident

Relegation-threatened Bosso players boycott training

Pavillon bus involved in a serious accident

Tragedy in Mt Darwin as cow falls into well, killing young woman

Zimbabwe announces strict enforcement of axle load limits

Zanu-Pf, Eureka Mine unleash violence on artisinal miners

Church Leaders Unite to Tackle Africa's Social Crises at Landmark Summit

Minister to Lead Sanitation Awareness Drive in Guruve Amid Open Defecation Concerns*

BCC launch blitz on traffic laws violator

Gray Hair: Nature’s Warning Signal or Cancer Shield?

'Power cut at Parly during SONA was deliberate'

MPs Push for Service Charge Relief for Elderly Amid Lack of National Policy

Zimbabwean agitator deported from Tanzania

Zimbabwean national arrested in Khayelitsha

Push for unity among Ndebele Royal claimants

Herentals to play 3 home games behind closed doors

Zimbabwe to give Zambia more water at Kariba

ZRP disciplines cops over viral video

Matobo rocked by corrupt and dubious land grab

Mnangagwa launches AI-powered smart silos in Mutare

No justification for bread price increases

Teen girl raped twice by cousin during babysitting sleepover

Teen remanded over blanket, shoe theft

Bulawayo hits Starlink capacity

Herdsman jailed for sleeping with schoolgirl

Mandaza was left visibly shaken as Biti, Sikhala, Ngarivhume fled