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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 | 495 | 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…

Published: 25 Aug 2025 at 07:57hrs | 403 | 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 | 224 | 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…

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…

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 | 250 | 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…

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…

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…

Published: 22 Jun 2025 at 09:08hrs | 220 | 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…

Published: 06 Jun 2025 at 12:04hrs | 11505 | by Staff reporter

Lake Kariba water levels rising

Water levels in Lake Kariba have shown a modest but encouraging rise, providing cautious optimism for improved hydropower generation in Zimbabwe and Zambia.According to the latest update from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA), the lake's…

Published: 03 Jun 2025 at 11:57hrs | 1622 | by Staff reporter

Top Victoria Falls restaurant seeks to gag vocal conservationist

A prominent conservationist who raised concerns over the construction of a restaurant just 35 metres from the Victoria Falls Rain Forest fence is facing a US$2 million lawsuit from the restaurant's owners, who are also seeking a…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:14hrs | 112 | 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…

Published: 26 May 2025 at 08:14hrs | 93 | by Staff reporter

Elephant tramples Kariba fisherman to death

A fisherman tragically lost his life on Saturday night after being trampled by an elephant while walking between ARDA Fishing Camp and Gache-Gache Fishing Camp near Lake Kariba.The deceased, identified as Never Kahondo, was reportedly just…

Published: 12 May 2025 at 13:56hrs | 470 | 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 | 329 | by Staff reporter

Kariba Dam rehabilitation programme hits milestone

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has successfully completed quality checks on Floodgate 1 of the Kariba Dam, marking a major milestone in the ongoing rehabilitation of one of southern Africa's most critical energy assets.The tests…

Published: 26 Apr 2025 at 09:41hrs | 669 | by Staff reporter

7 more firms for Bulawayo-Victoria Falls road upgrade

The Government has engaged seven additional contractors to fast-track the full rehabilitation of the Bulawayoâ€“Victoria Falls highway, a key economic and tourism corridor that has long been in a state of disrepair.It is not clear if…

Published: 14 Apr 2025 at 09:08hrs | 6340 | 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…

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

Man forges mother's will to seize US$181,000 estate

A 50-year-old Kariba man, Gregory Graham Hall, has appeared at the Harare Magistrates' Court facing serious allegations of forging his late mother's will in a scheme to illegally acquire her entire estate, valued at over US$181,000.Hall…

Published: 10 Apr 2025 at 09:00hrs | 129 | 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…

Published: 30 Mar 2025 at 15:34hrs | 859 | 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…

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

Kariba Dam level increases 6%

The water levels at Kariba Dam have been steadily rising, following the recent rains in the region, according to the latest hydrological update from the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA).As of Monday, the Kariba reservoir's water level has…

Published: 05 Feb 2025 at 11:59hrs | 828 | 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

Kariba Dam water level rises slightly

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has reported a steady rise in water levels at Kariba Dam, reaching 475.87 metres as of January 6, reflecting a 2.61% improvement in usable storage capacity for power production.The increase has raised…

Published: 13 Jan 2025 at 07:11hrs | 2341 | 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…

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

Government to formally employ 22,000 village health workers

In a bid to bolster healthcare delivery across rural communities, the Ministry of Health and Child Care is set to formally employ and integrate 22,000 village health workers into the civil service. The initiative, announced by Deputy…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 109 | by Staff reporter

Kariba Water levels critically low, expected to rise in 2025

Water levels in Lake Kariba, the world's largest man-made reservoir by volume, remain critically low but are forecast to rise early next year due to increased rainfall activity, according to the Zambezi River Authority (ZRA). The…

Published: 22 Dec 2024 at 10:31hrs | 189 | 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…

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

Kariba rattled by twin earthquakes

Kariba, the resort town in Zimbabwe known for its picturesque dam, was shaken by two moderate earthquakes last Thursday, leaving residents startled and unnerved by the tremors. The first earthquake, measuring 3.9 on the Richter scale…

Published: 09 Dec 2024 at 06:59hrs | 711 | 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…

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)…

Published: 02 Nov 2024 at 08:37hrs | 5519 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to continue generating power from Kariba

Zimbabwe will continue generating power from the Kariba Hydro-Power Station through the end of the year, despite facing challenges due to low water levels. This assurance comes as Zambia plans to suspend its own power generation from the…

Published: 05 Sep 2024 at 07:14hrs | 2694 | 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…

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

Mnangagwa rapped over wife's 'unnecessary' airport lounge

The recently commissioned State Pavilion at Robert Mugabe Airport, funded by a US$153 million loan from China, has faced intense criticism. Despite the pavilion's lavish design, including a lounge specifically designated for First…

Published: 28 Aug 2024 at 10:53hrs | 1998 | 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

Kariba Dam project adds 60 years to lifespan

THE refilling of the plunge pool at the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) has commenced, with the facility 1% to completion.With the plunge pool new shape in place, the finalisation of demobilisation work will mark the completion of…

Published: 09 Aug 2024 at 07:52hrs | 369 | by Staff reporter

Imperialist embassies goes after Sadc over Mnangagwa's firm hand

The United States, United Kingdom and European Union embassies in Zimbabwe have risen to condemn a renewed crackdown on opposition activists and human rights defenders by the Zimbabwean government.This follows the arrest and continued…

Published: 02 Aug 2024 at 11:57hrs | 1900 | by Sgtaff reporter

Kariba Dam collapse claims rubbished

The Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) has dismissed social media rumors that the Kariba Dam wall is weak and on the verge of collapse. The ZRA, jointly managed by Zambia and Zimbabwe, oversees the river from Kazungula to Luangwa. Currently, a…

Published: 17 Jul 2024 at 06:38hrs | 712 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to install floating solar panels at Kariba Dam

Zimbabwe plans to install floating solar panels by early next year at the world's biggest man-made freshwater reservoir, according to the Ministry of Mines and Energy Development.An initial 150 megawatts of solar on the surface of the…

Published: 20 Jun 2024 at 07:44hrs | 4 | by Staff reporter

Kariba Dam runs dry?

Zimbabwe and Zambia - already struggling with food shortages - are now reeling from low power generation at the Kariba power station due to the same underlying cause: El NiÃ±o.The climate system has brought below-normal rainfall, which…

Published: 08 Mar 2024 at 05:14hrs | 8 | 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…

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

Kariba buzzing as tourists flock in

THE tourism sector has received a festive boost in the resort town of Kariba, with full to capacity bookings during the Christmas season, The NewsHawks has gathered. Tour operators and hospitality industry players say bookings from 23 to…

Published: 30 Dec 2023 at 16:32hrs | 16 | by Staff reporter

Excavation work on Kariba Dam complete

THE Zambezi River Authority (ZRA) says the excavation of the plunge pool, a key component of the Plunge Pool reshaping sub-project of the Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project, has been successfully completed.In total, about 750 000 tonnes of…

Published: 27 Dec 2023 at 07:29hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

Zimbabwe to install 100MW solar plant in Lake Kariba

THE Government will next year float solar panels in Lake Kariba to produce an initial 100 megawatts (MW) to boost the Kariba South Hydropower Station's electricity generation and promote green energy.The planned initiative comes in the…

Published: 24 Dec 2023 at 16:09hrs | 11 | by Staff reporter

ZETDC blames power outages on dwindling water levels in Kariba

The Zimbabwe Electricity Transmission and Distribution Company (ZETDC) has attributed on-going power shortages to depressed electricity generation owing to dwindling dam water levels at Kariba dam.In a statement, the power utility also…

Published: 15 Dec 2023 at 08:03hrs | | by Staff reporter

Dembare switch off Kariba

In a hard-fought Castle Lager Premier Soccer League match at Nyamhunga, Shadreck Nyahwa netted the decisive goal as Dynamos narrowly defeated ZPC Kariba 1-0.Nyahwa's crucial strike occurred in the 61st minute, elevating Dynamos to second…

Published: 23 Oct 2023 at 06:12hrs | 1 | by Staff reporter

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