Moderate Earthquake Hits Parts of Zambia and Zimbabwe
The tremor was recorded at a depth of 10 km and was felt in parts of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.
Moderate Earthquake Hits Parts of Zambia and Zimbabwe
A moderate earthquake with a magnitude of 4.4 struck near Siavonga, Zambia, in the early hours of Sunday, January 5, 2025.
The tremor, which occurred at 4:21 am (Harare time), was recorded at a depth of 10 km and was felt in parts of Mashonaland West, Zimbabwe.
The earthquake caused light shaking near the epicentre, located approximately 18 km from Zimbabwe’s border.
Residents in nearby areas reported mild tremors, though no damage or injuries have been reported.
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Seismologists estimate the energy released by the quake to be equivalent to about 60 tons of TNT.
At the time of the earthquake, weather conditions in the area were overcast, with temperatures of 24.8°C and high humidity.
The seismic activity, confirmed by the United States Geological Survey and other monitoring agencies, is a reminder of the region’s vulnerability due to its location near the East African Rift system.
Moderate Earthquake Hits Parts of Zambia and Zimbabwe
Authorities continue to monitor the region for aftershocks and advise residents to stay informed about potential risks.
Meanwhile…
Temba Mliswa has appealed to the courts, arguing that the Zimbabwe Football Association (ZIFA) Ethics Committee, which barred him from contesting the organisation’s presidency, is conflicted and conducted flawed processes.
The ZIFA Ethics Committee ruled Mliswa ineligible due to his alleged failure to submit O-Level qualifications.
In a statement posted on his X (formerly Twitter) account over the weekend, Mliswa, through his lawyer Musindo Ongwe, criticised the vetting process that disqualified him, calling it “untenable and unreasonable.”
“The disqualification criteria stated that there was non-submission of O-Level qualifications, yet the ZIFA statutes explicitly require O-Level qualifications or their equivalent. Our client submitted qualifications that are clearly above the O-Level standard, which is the minimum threshold set by the ZIFA statutes. It is illogical and incomprehensible to disqualify someone for holding higher qualifications than the minimum required,” said Ongwe.
