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When the Zambezi Runs Dry: Water Scarcity, Climate Change, and Population Movement in Zambia and Zimbabwe

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A River in Crisis: Why This Matters Now The Zambezi River sustains over 40 million people across Southern Africa. Yet in 2024–2026, water levels dropped to historic lows. The Kariba Dam, shared by Zambia and Zimbabwe, reached critical thresholds. Hydropower output fell by more than 50% in some periods. Consequently, entire communities lost electricity, water […]

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