Zimbabwe Investigative Journalism Network

ZIJN's mission is to contribute towards a responsible and effective investigative journalism network

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

There was a heavy casualty of children in the Kariba ferry disaster.
• 45 of the 97 dead were children
• 40 of the victims were aged 10 or younger
• 25 of the victims were five years old or younger
• Victims and survivors were so terrified that they vomited in the face of disaster
Read more; https://t.co/xEz8321DyG

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

🔵 NEWS | Children bore the brunt of the Kariba ferry disaster

CHILDREN bore the brunt of the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster which capsized on Lake Kariba on 11 August, killing 97 people, amid revelations that several minors endured a traumatic and terrifying vomiting ordeal as it became apparent that the vessel was going down.

Read more | 🔗 https://t.co/xEz8321DyG

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@DougColtart
@ParliamentZim

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[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

Wicknell Chivayo was a polarising figure in life and death. He was seen as a philanthropist and inspiration by many while others saw him as a symbol of state capture and a poster boy of high-level corruption. He was a friend of presidents and flaunted his wealth without care. He called himself "mukuru vemazuva" (Ancient of Days), but his tragic death is a reminder of the fragility of life. His death has resulted in grief across the country and yet many Zimbabweans are openly celebrating his demise. Such was his life, he was a polarising figure - loved and hated in equal measure. Read our orbituary;
https://t.co/rrcaUPnHYU

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

The late Wicknel Chivayo had a close relationship with President Emmerson Mnangagwa as seen by his unfettered access to him. In a condolence message to the Chivayo family, Mnangagwa says he was left "personally numbed and in deep shock and grief."
Kenyan president William Ruto also passed his condolences to Mnangagwa and the Chivayo family. He said; "Wicknell was a dear friend whose warmth touched many people. I will remember him for his friendship, his energy and his deep conviction in the possibilities of our continent."
Chivayo's proximity to power was seen in his social media posts beside presidents such as Cyril Ramaphosa, Yoweri Museveni (Uganda), Samia Suluhu Hassan (Tanzania), Bola Tinubu (Nigeria), Lazarus Chakwera (Malawi), Peter Mutharika (Malawi), William Ruto (Kenya) and King Mswati of Eswatini.

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

@pachenanews understands businessman Wicknell Chivhayo has died in a helicopter crash in Marondera this evening. Five other people including his wife, Lulu, also died in the crash.

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

Heads are rolling at RIDA following the Kariba ferry disaster which claimed 97 lives last month. An internal probe blames bad weather & 3 junior staffers for overloading the vessel. Snr officials haven't been touched. Read more; https://t.co/cP2KndvTZq
@daddyhope @bbmhlanga

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

Artwell Madapandu, the agency’s Kariba District Accountant, has been fired. A disciplinary committee found that he failed to put in place controls that could have stopped the ferry from being overloaded on 11 August, when it capsized killing 97 people while 77 were rescued.

[GIJN Africa @gijnAfrica]

An investigation by @pachenanews examines the Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster in Zimbabwe, uncovering a series of warnings which the government and Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) ignored before the vessel capsized, killing 97 people. https://t.co/Cm9aGXLd5t

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

🔵 #LATEST
The Air Force of Zimbabwe has been dragged to the High Court for allegedly seizing Falcon Golf Club in Harare, with the club accusing the military of a “brazen hostile takeover” that ended with the Air Force commander unveiling a plaque claiming the course as its own.

[Zimbabwe Investigative Journalism Network @ZIJNet1]

A must read @JsnetAfrica @rashweatm @ogagare @r_muchenje @lulubrendafarqh @marsh_fresh

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

Could the Kariba ferry disaster have been avoided? Our investigation uncovers a series of warnings which government & RIDA ignored before the Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized killing 97 last month. Read full story; https://t.co/6Q7b5lVspv @daddyhope @bbmhlanga @DougColtart

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

Could the Kariba ferry disaster have been avoided? Our investigation uncovers a series of warnings which government & RIDA ignored before the Mbuya Nehanda ferry capsized killing 97 last month. Read full story; https://t.co/6Q7b5lVspv @daddyhope @bbmhlanga @DougColtart

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

Read Full story here | 🔗https://t.co/6Q7b5lVspv

[Pachena Online @pachenanews]

A month ago, the #MbuyaNehanda Ferry capsized in Lake Kariba. We went to the site to investigate whether the ferry was fit to be carrying passengers

#karibaferry
#mbuyanehanda

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

@2 @ShelleyganPet @nampapress @toys_ndjebela @AugettoG 2/2 Join @zoetitus @ShelleyganPet Esther Mbathera @toys_ndjebela to discus these threats & also find solutions, partnerships & areas of advocacy. @NamibiaMedia @NamMediaTrust @nampapress @TheNamibian @namibiansun @ShinOvene @toys_ndjebela @AugettoG @ShelleygenPet @RealTimo10

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

1/2 @IntelwatchNews' webinar on Mapping threats to the media in Namibia is on today @2:30PM CAT. Join us on
https://t.co/noZ2yMvFB2?…
Meeting chat link
https://t.co/XqjoGZ3JzY…
Meeting ID: 839 9429 2800
Passcode: 025766.
@ShelleyganPet @nampapress @toys_ndjebela @AugettoG

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

@2 @MagMndebele 2/2 The report found that, media ownership in #Eswatini is increasingly concentrated in entities and individuals closely aligned to the monarchy & its corporate networks.The state and business interests closely allied to the monarchy dominate broadcasting & major print outlets.

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

1/2 Join us on Thursday @2.30pmCAT as we discuss threats facing the #Eswatini media. Our report by @MagMndebele found many threats, including capture.
Join Meeting
https://t.co/x7TtqxHgww?…
Meeting chat link
https://t.co/9i9w9ciUxI…
Meeting ID: 831 5233 9977
Passcode: 300510

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

@PascalinahK @BillyNtaote @MajirataL @2 @CPJAfrica @pressfreedom @MISARegional @_FreeExpression @CijLesotho @TheReporterLS @Lestimes 2/2 Use this link. Topic: Mapping threats to the media in Lesotho
Time: Jul 9, 2026 2:30 PM Johannesburg
Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/wi9EbgNfwM?…

Meeting chat link
https://t.co/DxEolBoEiN…

Meeting ID: 893 8614 9699
Passcode: 730779
@Kay405Kay @SelloLimpho

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

1/2 The tragic 2023 assassination of Ralikonelo Joki, as he drove out of the Ts’enolo FM station’s premises proves that #Lesotho is becoming unsafe for journalists. Join @PascalinahK @BillyNtaote @MajirataL on Zoom tomorrow @2.30pm CAT as we discuss threats facing journalists

[Intelwatch @IntelwatchNews]

@PascalinahK @BillyNtaote @MajirataL @2 @RealDoctorC @CPJAfrica Join the discussion on Zoom.
Topic: Mapping threats to the media in Lesotho
Time: Jul 9, 2026 2:30 PM Johannesburg
Join Zoom Meeting
https://t.co/wi9EbgNfwM?…

Meeting chat link
https://t.co/DxEolBoEiN…

Meeting ID: 893 8614 9699
Passcode: 730779
@Kay405Kay