THE CONSTRUCTION OF KARIBA DAM The dam was constructed on the orders of the Government of the Federation of Rhodesia and Nyasaland, a 'federal colony' within the British Empire. The double curvature concrete arch dam was designed by Coyne et Bellier and constructed between 1955 and 1959 by Impresit of Italyat a cost of $135,000,000 for the first stage with only the Kariba South power cavern. Final construction and the addition of the Kariba North Power cavern by Mitchell Construction was not com

Did you know The construction of Kariba dam wall started in 1955 and it was completed in 1959. Kariba is the world’s biggest man-made lake. #Watch | Zambezi River Authority

32K views · 609 reactions | #A must watch story about the mighty Zambezi River and the construction of Kariba Dam Wall Enjoy the weekend : SHELL | Zambezi River Authority | Facebook

16K views · 153 reactions | Mesmerising aerial view of the Kariba Dam showcasing the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP) | Zambezi River Authority | Facebook

🛠 UPDATE FROM THE KARIBA DAM – 29th July 2025 🛠 Today, the Zambezi River Authority successfully conducted a ‘test on completion’ on Sluice No. 4, as part of the ongoing Kariba Dam Rehabilitation Project (KDRP). This controlled leakage test involved the discharge of 1,500m³ of water, which was trapped within the sluice itself (not part of the lake water volume). ✅ The purpose of the test was to check for any leakage around the installed stop beams. This is a critical step before handover, ensur

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3.7K views · 68 reactions | SOME HISTORY ABOUT KARIBA DAM | Zambia Today | Facebook

History about the construction of the Kariba Dam in Siavonga 📸 ® PATHE | Siavonga NewsDay