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BOAT CAPSIZES ON LAKE KARIBA A Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat carrying 90 passengers and five crew members capsized on Lake Kariba while travelling from Kariba Urban to Chalala Fishing Camp via Long Island. The Zimbabwe Republic Police has confirmed the incident and says rescue operations are underway.... show more

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This is the RIDA boat named Mbuya Nehanda taking off earlier before the tragedy struck on Lake Kariba today. Communities used this boat as transport from rural Kariba to Kariba urban. It would take some 5hrs or so to cross Lake Kariba. We have very hard questions that require honest answers. The officials must release the correct number of people who were onboard

This is the RIDA boat named Mbuya Nehanda taking off earlier before the tragedy struck on Lake Kariba today. Communities used this boat as transport from rural Kariba to Kariba urban. It would take some 5hrs or so to cross Lake Kariba. We have very hard questions that require honest answers. The officials must release the correct number of people who were onboard

Mutsa Murombedzi MP🇿🇼

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WATCH | Speaking at Nyamhunga Stadium in Kariba, where a mass funeral service is underway for some of the victims of the Lake Kariba boat disaster, Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe said President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed authorities to urgently find a replacement passenger ferry for Lake Kariba. Garwe also said the President has ordered the urgent repair of the impassable road linking Kariba, Siakobvu and Chalala to improve access to the affected communities. Police say 44 bodies have been recovered so far, while dozens of people are still missing. A total of 67 people were rescued after the ferry, which was carrying more than 120 passengers, capsized on Lake Kariba. 🎥ZimLive

WATCH | Speaking at Nyamhunga Stadium in Kariba, where a mass funeral service is underway for some of the victims of the Lake Kariba boat disaster, Local Government Minister Daniel Garwe said President Emmerson Mnangagwa has directed authorities to urgently find a replacement passenger ferry for Lake Kariba. Garwe also said the President has ordered the urgent repair of the impassable road linking Kariba, Siakobvu and Chalala to improve access to the affected communities. Police say 44 bodies have been recovered so far, while dozens of people are still missing. A total of 67 people were rescued after the ferry, which was carrying more than 120 passengers, capsized on Lake Kariba. 🎥ZimLive

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📹 SECONDS FROM DISASTER: A video has emerged showing the rickety Mbuya Nehanda ferry setting sail on Lake Kariba shortly before it capsized today with 95 people officially reported to be on board. In the footage, a speaker expresses concern about a phenomenon known as the “Binga Wave,” which appears to have been active at the time. The ferry operated between Kariba town and rural communities across the lake. People involved in the rescue operation are questioning the police account that there were 90 passengers and five crew members on board, suggesting the actual number could have been higher. At least 54 people have been rescued, according to responders.

📹 SECONDS FROM DISASTER: A video has emerged showing the rickety Mbuya Nehanda ferry setting sail on Lake Kariba shortly before it capsized today with 95 people officially reported to be on board. In the footage, a speaker expresses concern about a phenomenon known as the “Binga Wave,” which appears to have been active at the time. The ferry operated between Kariba town and rural communities across the lake. People involved in the rescue operation are questioning the police account that there were 90 passengers and five crew members on board, suggesting the actual number could have been higher. At least 54 people have been rescued, according to responders.

ZimLive

186,972 views • 1 month ago

The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster in Zimbabwe has risen to 84 after the vessel capsized in strong waves on August 10. The ferry was authorised to carry 90 people but may have been carrying more than 150 passengers. At least 18 children are among the dead, while 77 people were rescued. Search operations continue for those still missing. 📹Reuters

The death toll from the Lake Kariba ferry disaster in Zimbabwe has risen to 84 after the vessel capsized in strong waves on August 10. The ferry was authorised to carry 90 people but may have been carrying more than 150 passengers. At least 18 children are among the dead, while 77 people were rescued. Search operations continue for those still missing. 📹Reuters

The Hindu

18,927 views • 26 days ago

This was the chaotic scene during boarding of the doomed Mbuya Nehanda ferry on a recent voyage from rural Nyaminyami to Kariba urban - a tortuous 5-hour journey. The government-owned boat capsized at Lake Kariba on Tuesday carrying over 100 people. 📹 Mutsa Murombedzi MP🇿🇼

This was the chaotic scene during boarding of the doomed Mbuya Nehanda ferry on a recent voyage from rural Nyaminyami to Kariba urban - a tortuous 5-hour journey. The government-owned boat capsized at Lake Kariba on Tuesday carrying over 100 people. 📹 Mutsa Murombedzi MP🇿🇼

ZimLive

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WHO DUMPED 114 PEOPLE INTO AN OPEN VESSEL, AND SENT THEM INTO THE WORLD’s MOST DANGEROUS LAKE, THAT SLOWS DOWN EARTH’s ROTATION- KARIBA? A vessel reportedly rated for 90 people carried 114 registered adults — plus five crew, with authorities warning that additional children may also have been aboard. Then, shortly after departure, footage appears to capture voices warning: 🗣️ “The wave has already started!” Another voice: “It has gone off and it will be stopped by Binga waves.” Now the questions are unavoidable: Who approved the vessel? Who counted the passengers? Who assessed the waves? And who gave the final green light? This was Lake Kariba — the world’s largest artificial reservoir by volume. And these were human beings, not cargo. #LakeKariba #BreakingNews #Zimbabwe #KaribaDisaster #DDF

WHO DUMPED 114 PEOPLE INTO AN OPEN VESSEL, AND SENT THEM INTO THE WORLD’s MOST DANGEROUS LAKE, THAT SLOWS DOWN EARTH’s ROTATION- KARIBA? A vessel reportedly rated for 90 people carried 114 registered adults — plus five crew, with authorities warning that additional children may also have been aboard. Then, shortly after departure, footage appears to capture voices warning: 🗣️ “The wave has already started!” Another voice: “It has gone off and it will be stopped by Binga waves.” Now the questions are unavoidable: Who approved the vessel? Who counted the passengers? Who assessed the waves? And who gave the final green light? This was Lake Kariba — the world’s largest artificial reservoir by volume. And these were human beings, not cargo. #LakeKariba #BreakingNews #Zimbabwe #KaribaDisaster #DDF

ZimEye

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#KaribaFerryDisasterIndepthAnalysis The Kariba Ferry Disaster: What the State Knew & What It Did By Dr Phillan Zamchiya Dear Reader, Government records, historical reports, survivor testimonies, media reports and official statements establish an uncomfortable pre-disaster history. Mbuya Nehanda, KF551, was a government passenger ferry operated by Zimbabwe’s Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), providing public water transport on Lake Kariba. Five years before the tragedy, the Office of the President and Cabinet had acknowledged persistent breakdowns in the ageing ferry fleet on Lake Kariba and announced plans for refurbishment. The state had also documented the dependence of isolated lakeshore communities on government water transport. On 11 August 2026, evidence points to a safety warning advising boats not to sail because of dangerous waves. Mbuya Nehanda had a stated passenger capacity of 90, excluding crew, and required adequate life jackets. Yet that fateful afternoon on 11 August 2026 it sailed from Kariba for Chalala in Nyaminyami Rural District, carrying adults, children, infants and substantial cargo. It sank near Long Island. At least 80 people are confirmed dead, with the toll likely to rise, and 77 have been rescued. Before proceeding, my deepest condolences go to the bereaved families and survivors. I hope a national resolution of the following seven puzzles will help establish the truth, secure accountability and bring some measure of closure. First, what happened after the state identified serious problems with its own ferry fleet? Five years before Mbuya Nehanda sank, government had identified persistent breakdowns in the Lake Kariba fleet and announced plans to modernise it. In November 2021, Dr Martin Rushwaya, then Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, toured Nehanda, Chaminuka and Nyaminyami fleet. The state-owned Herald reported “constant breakdowns and high operating costs”, assessments of refurbishment needs, and new engines for Chaminuka costing about US$40 000. The unanswered question is what followed for the 41-year-old Mbuya Nehanda. Was it refurbished? Who received the contracts, for how much, and what work was actually completed? The inquiry must follow that documentary trail from the 2021 government diagnosis and promised refurbishment to the vessel that sailed on 11 August 2026. Second, was this simply an unpredictable weather event? Evidence suggests warning signs existed before Mbuya Nehanda started the journey. Weather undoubtedly matters. But weather explains the waves, not necessarily the decision to sail. Survivor Itai Marumisa told journalists that strong winds known in local lexicon as ‘Binga wave’ were already whipping across the lake, water was entering the boat and a battery and inverter were swept overboard. Passengers asked the captain not to sail and, according to Tatenda Sianjeme, repeatedly urged him after departure to turn back or shelter at an island. ZimLive reported that Brenda Javis said the Lake Captain had warned boats not to sail because of dangerous waves. Earlier disaster-risk work by Zimbabwe Red Cross Society identified strong winds and waves as recurring Lake Kariba dangers and established community warning mechanisms. However, the state subsequently attributed the disaster to an unexpected strengthening of the South Indian Ocean anticyclone, while President Mnangagwa described conditions as “rough and choppy.” It seems visible warnings were ignored. Third, how many people were actually aboard? The numbers expose a serious failure of passenger accounting. On 11 August, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi initially reported exactly 90 passengers and five crew. However, police later confirmed that 90 was Mbuya Nehanda’s official passenger capacity, excluding five crew. One crew member said they 153, now the number of casualties and survivors show they were more than that.

#KaribaFerryDisasterIndepthAnalysis The Kariba Ferry Disaster: What the State Knew & What It Did By Dr Phillan Zamchiya Dear Reader, Government records, historical reports, survivor testimonies, media reports and official statements establish an uncomfortable pre-disaster history. Mbuya Nehanda, KF551, was a government passenger ferry operated by Zimbabwe’s Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA), providing public water transport on Lake Kariba. Five years before the tragedy, the Office of the President and Cabinet had acknowledged persistent breakdowns in the ageing ferry fleet on Lake Kariba and announced plans for refurbishment. The state had also documented the dependence of isolated lakeshore communities on government water transport. On 11 August 2026, evidence points to a safety warning advising boats not to sail because of dangerous waves. Mbuya Nehanda had a stated passenger capacity of 90, excluding crew, and required adequate life jackets. Yet that fateful afternoon on 11 August 2026 it sailed from Kariba for Chalala in Nyaminyami Rural District, carrying adults, children, infants and substantial cargo. It sank near Long Island. At least 80 people are confirmed dead, with the toll likely to rise, and 77 have been rescued. Before proceeding, my deepest condolences go to the bereaved families and survivors. I hope a national resolution of the following seven puzzles will help establish the truth, secure accountability and bring some measure of closure. First, what happened after the state identified serious problems with its own ferry fleet? Five years before Mbuya Nehanda sank, government had identified persistent breakdowns in the Lake Kariba fleet and announced plans to modernise it. In November 2021, Dr Martin Rushwaya, then Deputy Chief Secretary in the Office of the President and Cabinet, toured Nehanda, Chaminuka and Nyaminyami fleet. The state-owned Herald reported “constant breakdowns and high operating costs”, assessments of refurbishment needs, and new engines for Chaminuka costing about US$40 000. The unanswered question is what followed for the 41-year-old Mbuya Nehanda. Was it refurbished? Who received the contracts, for how much, and what work was actually completed? The inquiry must follow that documentary trail from the 2021 government diagnosis and promised refurbishment to the vessel that sailed on 11 August 2026. Second, was this simply an unpredictable weather event? Evidence suggests warning signs existed before Mbuya Nehanda started the journey. Weather undoubtedly matters. But weather explains the waves, not necessarily the decision to sail. Survivor Itai Marumisa told journalists that strong winds known in local lexicon as ‘Binga wave’ were already whipping across the lake, water was entering the boat and a battery and inverter were swept overboard. Passengers asked the captain not to sail and, according to Tatenda Sianjeme, repeatedly urged him after departure to turn back or shelter at an island. ZimLive reported that Brenda Javis said the Lake Captain had warned boats not to sail because of dangerous waves. Earlier disaster-risk work by Zimbabwe Red Cross Society identified strong winds and waves as recurring Lake Kariba dangers and established community warning mechanisms. However, the state subsequently attributed the disaster to an unexpected strengthening of the South Indian Ocean anticyclone, while President Mnangagwa described conditions as “rough and choppy.” It seems visible warnings were ignored. Third, how many people were actually aboard? The numbers expose a serious failure of passenger accounting. On 11 August, police spokesperson Paul Nyathi initially reported exactly 90 passengers and five crew. However, police later confirmed that 90 was Mbuya Nehanda’s official passenger capacity, excluding five crew. One crew member said they 153, now the number of casualties and survivors show they were more than that.

TheNewsHawks

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KARIBA INQUEST ON THE WAY “Cabinet has approved that we go ahead and put in place an inquest to start investigations on exactly what took place, because there are a lot of stories that have been floated through social media. There are a lot of stories that have been said by people without authority on how this boat and many other boats in Kariba are being managed. " Hon D. Garwe

KARIBA INQUEST ON THE WAY “Cabinet has approved that we go ahead and put in place an inquest to start investigations on exactly what took place, because there are a lot of stories that have been floated through social media. There are a lot of stories that have been said by people without authority on how this boat and many other boats in Kariba are being managed. " Hon D. Garwe

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🚨🚨 Shocking Visuals From Phu Quoc Island in Vietnam where Boat Carrying Indian Tourist Capsized Killing 15. A speedboat carrying 32 Indian tourists and 4 crew members capsized near Hon May Rut Ngoai off Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam. At least 15 confirmed dead, 21 rescued. Search & rescue ongoing by local authorities. Indian Embassy assisting affected families. Heartfelt condolences to the bereaved.

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A boat carrying 267 people has capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus - with at least seven dead and that they are "still trying to reach" 23 people, according to the Turkish Cypriot prime minister Ünal Üstel. Passengers were seen standing on the vessel as they waited for rescue boats - with dozens of passengers heading back to shore on another boat.

A boat carrying 267 people has capsized off the coast of northern Cyprus - with at least seven dead and that they are "still trying to reach" 23 people, according to the Turkish Cypriot prime minister Ünal Üstel. Passengers were seen standing on the vessel as they waited for rescue boats - with dozens of passengers heading back to shore on another boat.

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This video of a cruise party in sight of the recent boat incident where the rescue teams are still searching for the dead just 4 days after a ferry capsized in the same Lake and killed over 84 Zimbabweans with the actual number of the deceased still unclear. The government should have temporarily suspended all leisure activities on Lake Kariba out of basic respect for the deceased and their grieving families. This isn't about closing the lake forever it's about national dignity and safety during an active crisis How do you have the heart to cruise and throw a party on Lake Kariba while families are still waiting for their loved ones to be found? The death toll has just risen to 84 people, including 18 innocent children. As we speak, rescue teams are risking their lives in the water, bodies are still being recovered, and the nation is in deep grief. Yet, right next to the recovery site, people are partying on leisure boats some without even wearing life jackets.

This video of a cruise party in sight of the recent boat incident where the rescue teams are still searching for the dead just 4 days after a ferry capsized in the same Lake and killed over 84 Zimbabweans with the actual number of the deceased still unclear. The government should have temporarily suspended all leisure activities on Lake Kariba out of basic respect for the deceased and their grieving families. This isn't about closing the lake forever it's about national dignity and safety during an active crisis How do you have the heart to cruise and throw a party on Lake Kariba while families are still waiting for their loved ones to be found? The death toll has just risen to 84 people, including 18 innocent children. As we speak, rescue teams are risking their lives in the water, bodies are still being recovered, and the nation is in deep grief. Yet, right next to the recovery site, people are partying on leisure boats some without even wearing life jackets.

Zimbabwean-Xhosa 🇿🇼 🇲🇿

22,711 views • 26 days ago

The security guard on the boat that capsized in the Kariba disaster says there were 153 people on board, yet the boat was not supposed to carry more than 45 people. According to him, the entire crew died except for him and one other colleague. This is a reflection of how lawlessness has become the order of the day in Zimbabwe. How does a boat licensed to carry no more than 45 people end up carrying 153 people without anyone stopping it? Where were the authorities responsible for enforcing safety regulations and protecting lives? It is also a reflection of how desperate our people have become because of a failed economy and failed governance, fuelled by corruption that has become tolerated from the highest office in the land. When laws are routinely ignored, regulations are not enforced and institutions responsible for public safety are weakened, ordinary people ultimately pay the price, sometimes with their lives.

The security guard on the boat that capsized in the Kariba disaster says there were 153 people on board, yet the boat was not supposed to carry more than 45 people. According to him, the entire crew died except for him and one other colleague. This is a reflection of how lawlessness has become the order of the day in Zimbabwe. How does a boat licensed to carry no more than 45 people end up carrying 153 people without anyone stopping it? Where were the authorities responsible for enforcing safety regulations and protecting lives? It is also a reflection of how desperate our people have become because of a failed economy and failed governance, fuelled by corruption that has become tolerated from the highest office in the land. When laws are routinely ignored, regulations are not enforced and institutions responsible for public safety are weakened, ordinary people ultimately pay the price, sometimes with their lives.

Hopewell Chin’ono

124,487 views • 1 month ago

"The boat had a fitness certificate, it was certified through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development. The problems that occurred were as a result of negligence and human error by the captain of the boat. It had nothing to do with whether the boat was not fit or was had a certificate of fitness which was issued by the Ministry of Transport through the RIDA. So yes, it was very fit. Cabinet has approved that we go ahead and put in place an inquest to start investigations on exactly what took place, because there are a lot of stories that have been floated through social media. There are a lot ofstories that have been said by people without authority on how this boat and many other boats in Kariba are being managed. " Hon D. Garwe

"The boat had a fitness certificate, it was certified through the Ministry of Transport and Infrastructure Development. The problems that occurred were as a result of negligence and human error by the captain of the boat. It had nothing to do with whether the boat was not fit or was had a certificate of fitness which was issued by the Ministry of Transport through the RIDA. So yes, it was very fit. Cabinet has approved that we go ahead and put in place an inquest to start investigations on exactly what took place, because there are a lot of stories that have been floated through social media. There are a lot ofstories that have been said by people without authority on how this boat and many other boats in Kariba are being managed. " Hon D. Garwe

Nick Mangwana

149,572 views • 24 days ago

Im now in the Zambezi Valley in Kariba rural, Mola, standing in solidarity with the community and shoulder to shoulder with our MP who mourns his sister & 15 close relatives in the Lake Kariba ferry disaster. Some bodies are said to be arriving soon for burial. Some familes are saying their relatives have not yet been found. The grief is heavy here. The journey to this place is a very difficult one as you need to really prepare for offroad. We had to bring our MP fuel as he was now on empty because of up and downs.The boat that used to bring fuel from Kariba is the one that sank in the Lake. The next service station is over 100km one way to Chitekete. There is no food assistance for families gathered here for funerals.

Im now in the Zambezi Valley in Kariba rural, Mola, standing in solidarity with the community and shoulder to shoulder with our MP who mourns his sister & 15 close relatives in the Lake Kariba ferry disaster. Some bodies are said to be arriving soon for burial. Some familes are saying their relatives have not yet been found. The grief is heavy here. The journey to this place is a very difficult one as you need to really prepare for offroad. We had to bring our MP fuel as he was now on empty because of up and downs.The boat that used to bring fuel from Kariba is the one that sank in the Lake. The next service station is over 100km one way to Chitekete. There is no food assistance for families gathered here for funerals.

Mutsa Murombedzi MP🇿🇼

19,660 views • 29 days ago

'MBUYA NEHANDA' GIVES MNANGAGWA'S GOVERNMENT A BRUTAL REALITY CHECK IN LAKE KARIBA Warning that the heroes of Zimbabwe did not fight for a state that cannot keep its people alive on their own lakes and roads. BY RTD DIO SHEPHERD MPESWE If the world wants to know the true state of Zimbabwe, it should not look at the glitz and glamour at state functions nor the choreographed ribbon‑cuttings but it should look at what is happening in our public spaces, where ordinary people live, travel, work and die. This time, Mbuya Nehanda, in Lake Kariba gave the country a brutal reality check. I mean, the government‑owned passenger ferry, Mbuya Nehanda, operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA, formerly DDF), capsized near Long Island. Initial reports indicate that at least 95 people were on board. Accidents do happen the world over, yes. Storms rise, waves hit, engines fail but if the world were to see the actual condition of this government‑owned vessel and the visibly overloaded state in which it departed, it would ask a simple question, " why was this ferry ever allowed to leave the shore ? " I mean we are talking about a government vessel, on a route that is critical to the lives of mostly rural Zimbabweans, transporting food, medicine, schoolchildren and workers. Yet hat lifeline is being run on worn‑out equipment, lax standards and a collapsed sense of responsibility that is prone to greed and corruption. I do applaud the efforts of all individuals, agencies and the private sector who are involved in the rescue operation but my caution to them is that they should not cease their search and rescue operations whilst relying heavily on the ticketed figures of passengers as it is very possible that, given the state of the Zimbabwean economy, the boat crew members could have taken on board a lot more of unticketed passengers for quick cash. This is not an isolated practice. It is rampant across the public sector resulting in systems of safety and regulation being quietly surrendered to desperation and hustling. It is unfortunate that under the Mnangagwa Presidency, neglect has since become state policy and the Kariba tragedy is the logical outcome of a governing culture that has normalised neglect in all public spaces. Look around the country. Our roads have become death traps. Our buses and commuter omnibuses are ramshackle, unroadworthy and overloaded. Our railway system has been abandoned and neglected for far too long. Our sewer systems spill into communities, creating permanent health hazards. Our power supply is unstable, unreliable and dangerously managed. Our water infrastructure is failing, forcing millions to live at the mercy of shallow boreholes and unsafe wells. Everywhere the poor travel, queue and dwell, the state has quietly withdrawn from its most basic obligations. Public amenities and utilities are grossly neglected by a government that is more interested in awarding billions in state funds to politically connected individuals under the banner of “empowerment” and “prosperity.” The Kariba ferry disaster is a physical manifestation of this moral collapse. Instead of investing in safe boats, trained crews, reliable safety equipment and robust regulation, funds are diverted to luxury cars, mansions and glittering patronage schemes. A few days ago during the Heroes Day commemorations, Chris Mutsvangwa declared that the most fitting tribute to the country’s liberation heroes is the “delivery of prosperity and development” as the reward for their sacrifice. On paper, it is a neat line. In reality, it is a cruel joke and typical of the Mnangagwa administration. All verbose and bling, while nothing is done to safeguard public lives in the actual spaces where citizens experience the state, on the roads, in hospitals, buses, water taps and ferries on Lake Kariba. 1 of 2 LynneM 💕💝💎 Fadzayi Mahere🇿🇼 Rumbie Uncensored Hosia Mviringi kerina mujati President Anti 2030 /Tyora Zvigananda ZVAMAINGA MUHONDO

'MBUYA NEHANDA' GIVES MNANGAGWA'S GOVERNMENT A BRUTAL REALITY CHECK IN LAKE KARIBA Warning that the heroes of Zimbabwe did not fight for a state that cannot keep its people alive on their own lakes and roads. BY RTD DIO SHEPHERD MPESWE If the world wants to know the true state of Zimbabwe, it should not look at the glitz and glamour at state functions nor the choreographed ribbon‑cuttings but it should look at what is happening in our public spaces, where ordinary people live, travel, work and die. This time, Mbuya Nehanda, in Lake Kariba gave the country a brutal reality check. I mean, the government‑owned passenger ferry, Mbuya Nehanda, operated by the Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA, formerly DDF), capsized near Long Island. Initial reports indicate that at least 95 people were on board. Accidents do happen the world over, yes. Storms rise, waves hit, engines fail but if the world were to see the actual condition of this government‑owned vessel and the visibly overloaded state in which it departed, it would ask a simple question, " why was this ferry ever allowed to leave the shore ? " I mean we are talking about a government vessel, on a route that is critical to the lives of mostly rural Zimbabweans, transporting food, medicine, schoolchildren and workers. Yet hat lifeline is being run on worn‑out equipment, lax standards and a collapsed sense of responsibility that is prone to greed and corruption. I do applaud the efforts of all individuals, agencies and the private sector who are involved in the rescue operation but my caution to them is that they should not cease their search and rescue operations whilst relying heavily on the ticketed figures of passengers as it is very possible that, given the state of the Zimbabwean economy, the boat crew members could have taken on board a lot more of unticketed passengers for quick cash. This is not an isolated practice. It is rampant across the public sector resulting in systems of safety and regulation being quietly surrendered to desperation and hustling. It is unfortunate that under the Mnangagwa Presidency, neglect has since become state policy and the Kariba tragedy is the logical outcome of a governing culture that has normalised neglect in all public spaces. Look around the country. Our roads have become death traps. Our buses and commuter omnibuses are ramshackle, unroadworthy and overloaded. Our railway system has been abandoned and neglected for far too long. Our sewer systems spill into communities, creating permanent health hazards. Our power supply is unstable, unreliable and dangerously managed. Our water infrastructure is failing, forcing millions to live at the mercy of shallow boreholes and unsafe wells. Everywhere the poor travel, queue and dwell, the state has quietly withdrawn from its most basic obligations. Public amenities and utilities are grossly neglected by a government that is more interested in awarding billions in state funds to politically connected individuals under the banner of “empowerment” and “prosperity.” The Kariba ferry disaster is a physical manifestation of this moral collapse. Instead of investing in safe boats, trained crews, reliable safety equipment and robust regulation, funds are diverted to luxury cars, mansions and glittering patronage schemes. A few days ago during the Heroes Day commemorations, Chris Mutsvangwa declared that the most fitting tribute to the country’s liberation heroes is the “delivery of prosperity and development” as the reward for their sacrifice. On paper, it is a neat line. In reality, it is a cruel joke and typical of the Mnangagwa administration. All verbose and bling, while nothing is done to safeguard public lives in the actual spaces where citizens experience the state, on the roads, in hospitals, buses, water taps and ferries on Lake Kariba. 1 of 2 LynneM 💕💝💎 Fadzayi Mahere🇿🇼 Rumbie Uncensored Hosia Mviringi kerina mujati President Anti 2030 /Tyora Zvigananda ZVAMAINGA MUHONDO

Chirenje Mzukuru WeTongwe

18,823 views • 1 month ago

At least 15 people, including Indian tourists, have died after a boat capsized near an island off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc on Saturday (July 11, 2026). The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port, according to Vietnamese news portal VN Express International. It capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, throwing everyone on board into the sea. 📹ANI 📸AFP

At least 15 people, including Indian tourists, have died after a boat capsized near an island off Vietnam’s Phu Quoc on Saturday (July 11, 2026). The boat was carrying 32 Indian tourists and four crew members from Hon May Rut to An Thoi Port, according to Vietnamese news portal VN Express International. It capsized about 400 metres off Hon May Rut Ngoai, throwing everyone on board into the sea. 📹ANI 📸AFP

The Hindu

20,256 views • 2 months ago

Thank you, China! China Coast Guard Rescues 13 Philippine Crew Members After Cargo Ship Capsizes At 1:34 a.m. on January 23, China Coast Guard received a report from the Maritime Search and Rescue Center of Sansha City, Hainan Province, that a foreign cargo vessel had capsized 55 nautical miles northwest of China’s Huangyan Dao, with a total of 21 Philippine crew members on board. China Coast Guard immediately dispatched two vessels to the site for search and rescue. As of now, 13 crew members have been rescued, and rescue operations are ongoing.

Thank you, China! China Coast Guard Rescues 13 Philippine Crew Members After Cargo Ship Capsizes At 1:34 a.m. on January 23, China Coast Guard received a report from the Maritime Search and Rescue Center of Sansha City, Hainan Province, that a foreign cargo vessel had capsized 55 nautical miles northwest of China’s Huangyan Dao, with a total of 21 Philippine crew members on board. China Coast Guard immediately dispatched two vessels to the site for search and rescue. As of now, 13 crew members have been rescued, and rescue operations are ongoing.

Anna Malindog-Uy

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Lake Tana Boat Accident Leaves Many Pilgrims Missing ETHIOPIA ― Rescue efforts are ongoing on Lake Tana in Ethiopia after a boat carrying Orthodox Christian pilgrims sank, following a possible collision with another vessel. The passengers were travelling to attend the annual feast at the St. Kristos Semra when the accident occurred. Witnesses say strong winds may have played a role in the collision, which led to water entering one of the boats and causing it to sink. The number of casualties remains unclear. Local residents rushed to the scene in an attempt to rescue passengers, but authorities have not yet confirmed any figures. The incident comes years after a similar accident on the same lake claimed multiple lives during the same religious pilgrimage period. May their souls rest in peace.

Lake Tana Boat Accident Leaves Many Pilgrims Missing ETHIOPIA ― Rescue efforts are ongoing on Lake Tana in Ethiopia after a boat carrying Orthodox Christian pilgrims sank, following a possible collision with another vessel. The passengers were travelling to attend the annual feast at the St. Kristos Semra when the accident occurred. Witnesses say strong winds may have played a role in the collision, which led to water entering one of the boats and causing it to sink. The number of casualties remains unclear. Local residents rushed to the scene in an attempt to rescue passengers, but authorities have not yet confirmed any figures. The incident comes years after a similar accident on the same lake claimed multiple lives during the same religious pilgrimage period. May their souls rest in peace.

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Ziarat, Balochistan: According to initial reports, more than 150 Khawarij militants launched a coordinated attack on a police station in Ziarat last night. Reports indicate that the bodies of at least 15 martyred police personnel have been recovered. Additionally, over 35 police personnel are reportedly believed to have been abducted by the attackers. These details are based on preliminary reports and have not yet been officially confirmed.

Ziarat, Balochistan: According to initial reports, more than 150 Khawarij militants launched a coordinated attack on a police station in Ziarat last night. Reports indicate that the bodies of at least 15 martyred police personnel have been recovered. Additionally, over 35 police personnel are reportedly believed to have been abducted by the attackers. These details are based on preliminary reports and have not yet been officially confirmed.

WarFront Operations

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NAVY BOAT RESCUES STUDENTS 14 students have been lucky to be Rescued by a Nigerian Navy Victory boat along the Calabar/Oron waterways. 3 of the students are still yet to be seen. Investigation reveals that the students are medical students who visited Calabar for the annual medical students association NIMSA health week and a group of the visiting students embarked on a boat ride via the Calabar Marina Resort, unfortunately, the boat capsized fortunate for those rescued, the Nigerian Navy Victory boat was close by and frantic efforts made to rescue them while as at the time of information, three of the students are still not seen.

NAVY BOAT RESCUES STUDENTS 14 students have been lucky to be Rescued by a Nigerian Navy Victory boat along the Calabar/Oron waterways. 3 of the students are still yet to be seen. Investigation reveals that the students are medical students who visited Calabar for the annual medical students association NIMSA health week and a group of the visiting students embarked on a boat ride via the Calabar Marina Resort, unfortunately, the boat capsized fortunate for those rescued, the Nigerian Navy Victory boat was close by and frantic efforts made to rescue them while as at the time of information, three of the students are still not seen.

NTANetwork

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