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• Ghosts of the Zambezi: How the Colonial Transformation of Lake Kariba Shaped Zimbabwe’s Contested Landscape

  Published: Apr 16, 2026

  Section: Culture & History

  The construction of the Kariba Dam in the 1950s created the world’s largest artificial lake, simultaneously powering two nations and displacing 57,000 indigenous Tonga people. Toda...

• Lake Kariba Water Levels Surge to 25% Usable Capacity, Signaling Potential End to Regional Power Crisis in Zimbabwe and Zambia

  Published: Mar 31, 2026

  Section: Africa

  A significant hydrological recovery at Lake Kariba has bolstered the outlook for hydroelectric power generation in Southern Africa. As of late March 2026, usable storage has climbe...