Lake Kariba Ferry Disaster: Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba tragedy keeps worsening, with the death toll now put at 84 after more bodies were recovered, while investigators and families grapple with troubling passenger-capacity discrepancies and an unclear final manifest. SADC Summit Security: Durban’s 46th SADC summit is on high alert after three arrests over alleged attempts to bypass accreditation, including two Congolese nationals accused of using other people’s credentials and a Zimbabwean accused of posing as a performing artist. Mining & Jobs: Zimbabwe School of Mines says it has trained 655 artisanal miners under its Principles of Responsible Small-Scale Mining programme, while the ZSE moves to unlock capital for junior miners as the sector faces a major funding gap. Economy & Business: Econet says it will create jobs for Zimbabweans returning from South Africa, including fast-tracking work at Econet Tech City and recruiting 15,000 EcoCash agents by Christmas. Courts & Governance: Buhera South chieftainship appointment is challenged in the High Court, and Harare’s St Martins demolitions spark fresh criticism over enforcement and paperwork disputes. Sports & Culture: Orlando Pirates surged to the top of South Africa’s Premiership with a 3-0 win over Chippa, while Zimbabwe’s Warrior Ting won DreamStar after turning prison time into a music breakthrough.