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By Admore Mbonda, Kariba Lake Kariba, one of Southern Africa’s largest freshwater lakes, is in the midst of a contamination crisis, putting both public health and the environment at grave…

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Authorities Struggle to Save Fishing Industry Amid Water Shortage

2 years ago

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By Elvis Dumba, Kariba The ongoing water crisis at Lake Kariba has pushed Zimbabwe’s fishing industry to the brink, with plummeting water levels threatening livelihoods and sparking a range of…

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Lake Kariba’s Recovery Sparks Optimism for Zimbabwe & Zambia’s Power Future

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda in Kariba Lake Kariba, the vast reservoir shared by Zimbabwe and Zambia, is seeing a welcome resurgence in water levels, offering a ray of hope for both…

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Overfishing and Climate Change Threaten Vital Kapenta Fish Stock

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda, Kariba The kapenta fish stocks in Lake Kariba are rapidly declining, driven by overfishing, climate change, and illegal fishing practices. Despite attempts to address the issue, such…

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Hippo Attack Claims Man’s life in Kariba

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda in Kariba A Kariba community is reeling after a tragic hippo attack on Lake Kariba claimed the life of 59-year-old Special Mabhechu. The incident occurred yesterday near…

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Face-to-Face with a Lioness: Kariba Man’s Harrowing Escape in the Wild

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda, Kariba In a heart-pounding tale that reads like a scene from a wildlife documentary, Last Chigohwe, a resident of Kariba, Zimbabwe, came face-to-face with a lioness during…

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Zambia, Zimbabwe Unite for Sustainable Fisheries on Lake Kariba

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda in Siavonga, Zambia In a groundbreaking collaboration for sustainable fisheries, Zambia and Zimbabwe have joined forces through a United Nations-led workshop under the PROFISHBLUE initiative. Held in…

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Shadows of the Shore: The Hidden Lives of Lake Kariba’s Women

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda in Kariba On the sun-kissed shores of Lake Kariba, a secretive world of survival and subterfuge unfolds. Amidst the bustling fish markets and serene waters, married women…

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Fisherman Survives Hyena Attack While Napping Under a Tree

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda In Kariba After a long night of fishing on the tranquil waters of Lake Kariba, Wallace Banda and a companion decided to take a quick rest. Unfortunately,…

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Lake Kariba incident: Community Mourns victims

2 years ago

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By Admore Mbonda in Kariba The bodies of two fishermen have been recovered after a tragic accident in Lake Kariba, where their dinghy capsized while crossing from Ndomo fishing camp…