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Zimbabwe
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Lake Kariba ferry death toll reaches 68 as 18 children die in Zimbabwe’s overloaded boat disaster
Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba ferry disaster has become substantially deadlier after rescuers recovered another 22 bodies, taking the confirmed toll to 68. Eighteen children are among the dead, while authorities are still trying to establish exactly how many people were aboard a government-operated vessel designed for only 90 passengers.
August 16, 2026
Trump administration imposes permanent visa deposits on applicants from 50 countries
The United States will impose permanent visa bonds of up to $20,000 on applicants from 50 countries, creating new barriers to tourism and business travel.
August 1, 2026
South Africa anti-migrant protesters raid homes as Johannesburg door-to-door campaign hardens
Anti-migrant groups are moving from marches to forced home searches in Johannesburg, deepening fear among foreign nationals and raising pressure on Cyril Ramaphosa’s government to stop vigilante immigration enforcement.
July 10, 2026
South Africa’s June 30 anti-migrant deadline triggers mass departures and national security alert
South Africa’s unofficial migrant deadline has triggered mass departures, police deployment and a major test of immigration law and public order.
June 30, 2026
Why South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest could deepen its economic crisis
South Africa’s anti-migrant unrest is exposing deep strains over unemployment, public services, xenophobic violence and regional migration.
June 29, 2026
Thousands seek to leave South Africa before June 30 anti-immigrant protests
Thousands are leaving South Africa before June 30 anti-immigrant protests as police prepare for unrest and migrants fear renewed violence.
June 26, 2026
Zimbabwe Senate backs election overhaul that could keep Emmerson Mnangagwa in power until 2030
Zimbabwe says longer terms will deliver stability. Critics say delaying the 2028 election hands Emmerson Mnangagwa power without a new public vote.
June 26, 2026
Liontown shares climb 2.9% as lithium rally and data centre demand lift ASX: LTR
Spodumene just broke US$2,000. Data centres need batteries. Brokers haven't caught up. Liontown is sitting at a fresh 52-week high for a reason.
May 6, 2026
Invictus Energy secures $500m Qatari partnership to transform Cabora Bassa and launch pan-African upstream venture
Invictus Energy partners with Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings, securing US$500m for Cabora Bassa and launching a pan-African upstream JV. Find out what this means.
August 30, 2025
Invictus Energy extends Exalo Rig 202 contract in Cabora Bassa Basin
Invictus Energy Limited, an independent upstream oil and gas company listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: IVZ),…
December 2, 2023