Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe’s Kariba RIDA ferry tragedy has worsened, with police confirming 44 deaths after an overcrowded crossing; President Mnangagwa has declared a State of Disaster as rescue teams continue searching for the missing. Accountability Push: A growing chorus is questioning why the incident is being framed as a “mishap,” with critics pointing to possible safety and oversight failures. Road Safety Warning: Harare motorists face retroactive enforcement as AI traffic cameras have flagged about 1.1 million vehicles for offences like red-light running and phone use, with fines expected once administrative steps are finalised. Environment & Jobs: Stanbic signed a one-year revolving agreement with Ele-Collection to tackle plastic waste in Victoria Falls while creating jobs for underserved women. Sports Spotlight: Scottland FC submitted the National Sports Stadium as its CAF Champions League venue, but Harare hosting depends on meeting CAF requirements amid ongoing stadium constraints. Education Policy: Zimbabwe exempts minority language teacher trainees from the maths prerequisite to boost endangered indigenous language teaching. Regional Migration Cost Row: South Africa is seeking reimbursement from Malawi, Nigeria and Ethiopia for repatriation costs after a costly migration crackdown.