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Africa’s mother tongues are finding new life as youth connect with roots and relatives

Growing interest in African languages is creating new business opportunities as people in the diaspora seek to connect with their relatives and roots

The Independent UK

Chasing Freedom: a poignant reflection on empire, education and parental expectations

Simukai Chigudu’s filmic memoir details the confines and conflicts of growing up in Zimbabwe during political turmoil

The Guardian - UK

Pressure mounts on struggling Marnus Labuschagne after Australia ODI axe falls

The once-glittering international career of Marnus Labuschagne is on the ropes, after he was dropped from Australia’s white-ball touring party to Zimbabwe and South Africa

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Women in Zimbabwe push for recognition of 'invisible' domestic labour

In Zimbabwe, women and girls overwhelmingly bear the burden of domestic labour – costing them opportunities outside the home. New policies are being considered to recognise the value of this unpaid work.

Radio France Internationale

Southern African mothers plead for sons lured to Russia's war in Ukraine

Instead of celebrating her son's birthday this month, Zimbabwean mother Rodwin Chitewere spent the day praying for his body to be brought home from Russia, where he was reportedly killed fighting Moscow's war against Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

12 more bodies are recovered in Zimbabwe's ferry disaster, bringing death toll to 84

Authorities in Zimbabwe continue searching for bodies after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba last week, killing more than 80 people

The Independent UK

Death toll from Zimbabwe capsized ferry accident rises to 84

Rescue workers recovered more bodies on Sunday following a ferry capsizing accident that occured earlier this week on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, bringing the death toll to at least 84. The search continues, as authorities fear the number of casualties could rise even further.

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Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry capsizing rises to 80: Police

In a tragic incident, eighty bodies have been retrieved from Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe following the capsizing of an overloaded passenger ferry. The vessel, which was licensed for ninety passengers, was found carrying over a hundred individuals during turbulent waters on Tuesday. Search efforts led to twenty-five additional recoveries on…

The Economic Times

Solar-powered community gardens offer lifeline in drought-hit Zimbabwe

At a shared garden in eastern Zimbabwe, solar-powered pumps are helping farmers grow crops year round, even when drought dries out other fields.

Radio France Internationale

Zimbabwe boat accident death toll hits 68 as 22 more bodies recovered

Eighteen children among the people killed after ferry capsized on Lake Kariba

The Guardian - UK

Death toll in Zimbabwe ferry disaster rises to 68 as more bodies are recovered

Eighteen children are among the dead after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

The Independent UK

Survivors tell of horror of Zimbabwe ferry sinking as police say death toll hits 46

The overloaded government ferry, a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast Lake Kariba, overturned in choppy waters on Tuesday in one of the country's worst passenger boat disasters.

Euronews

Families mourn victims of Zimbabwe ferry disaster as death toll rises to 46

Mourners have gathered in a Zimbabwe fishing town to honor the victims of a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba

The Independent UK

44 lives lost after ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

HARARE (ZIMBABWE) - At least 44 people drowned after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, police said Wednesday, releasing an updated toll a day after the disaster.

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At least 44 dead after overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba

The ferry is believed to have capsized while carrying at least 114 adults and five crew members

The Guardian - UK

At least 44 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe

Operation under way to rescue people after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lake

The Times of India

Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: Overcrowding concerns emerge as passenger count remains uncertain

At least 15 people died and 27 remained missing after a passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday, while 77 people were rescued, authorities said.

The Economic Times

15 dead, 27 missing after overloaded ferry capsizes in Zimbabwe

An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least fifteen people. Seventy-seven individuals were rescued and brought to a small island after the incident. Boats are now being dispatched to bring the survivors back to safety. An underwater team is conducting search and rescue operations on the vast…

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Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe with 95 people on board

Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia.

The Economic Times

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi begins Duleep Trophy prep after stellar Zimbabwe tour

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is preparing for the new domestic season after a successful Zimbabwe tour. He was named vice-captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, marking a significant career step. Sooryavanshi will open the innings alongside Abhimanyu Easwaran in the tournament. The Duleep Trophy commences on August 23 with an East Zone…

The Economic Times

Afghanistan seal 2027 World Cup berth, West Indies to go through qualifiers again

Afghanistan has secured automatic qualification for the 2027 Cricket World Cup. This victory means the West Indies must now enter the qualifying tournament. They are ranked tenth and cannot improve their position before the deadline. The 2027 event will be jointly hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia.

The Times of India

In the late 1960s, a Zimbabwean farmer transformed a dry hillside with rainwater-harvesting earthworks; his wells stayed productive through droughts

Zephaniah Phiri Maseko has become a pioneer in revitalising degraded lands in Zimbabwe through innovative water harvesting techniques. By creating strategic pits and bunds, he has proven successful in retaining rainwater and rejuvenating groundwater levels, which bolster crop resilience even during droughts. Similarly, studies in Rwanda echo the significance of…

The Independent UK

Zimbabwe mourns mother and 2 daughters killed in the UK as father faces charges

Relatives and friends have gathered in Zimbabwe for the funeral of a mother and her two young daughters who were found dead in their home in Britain

The Times of India

Countries with most black mambas: From South Africa to Kenya, where the deadly snake is found

The black mamba, often cited as the most dangerous snake on the African continent, occupies a wide array of habitats. This snake thrives in arid savannas and rocky terrains throughout sub-Saharan Africa. Countries such as South Africa and Zimbabwe frequently report incidents of black mamba bites. Remarkably, sightings have increased…

The Economic Times

"Return of World Cup to Africa after 24 years a landmark milestone": ICC chairman Jay Shah

The 2027 ICC Cricket World Cup will be co-hosted by South Africa, Zimbabwe, and Namibia. This marks the tournament's return to Africa after a 24-year absence. Johannesburg hosted the official unveiling of the tournament's brand and venues. The event will feature 14 teams and a new three-stage format. This prestigious…

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