Law activists demand an independent probe after the Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, killing 46. Local reports indicate the government ignored prior warnings about the vessel's unseaworthiness for over a year. The tragedy has exposed the deadly cost of neglected infrastructure and regulatory failures.
Archive — 2026-08-15
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Zambia's electoral commission suspended the national vote count on Friday after attacks on officials and alleged ballot theft. The suspension throws the outcome of the presidential election into uncertainty. Incumbent President Hakainde Hichilema, who took an early lead, is expected to benefit from the interruption. The move threatens to inflame political tensions and undermine the credibility of the results.
Health workers in Zimbabwe, including the Zimbabwe Nurses Association, threaten renewed protests and a service withdrawal. They accuse the government of reneging on an agreement to pay health-specific allowances made three months ago. The ultimatum raises the risk of disrupting public healthcare in an already strained system.