The Zambezi River flows along the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia.
In the middle of the river is Lake Kariba, the second largest man-made lake in the world in terms of area and the world's largest water reservoir.
The Kariba Dam is one of the largest dams in the world that holds back Lake Kariba.
Currently, a Chinese company is embarking on Zimbabwe's largest hydroelectric project using the Kariba Dam, and the electricity produced will be supplied to Zimbabwe and Zambia.
It is expected to increase power supply by 20-30% and significantly alleviate power shortages.
The bronze statue in the foreground is "Nyaminyami," the god and beast of the Zambezi River, which was worshipped by the Tongan people who lived in this area in the past.
They were forcibly relocated during the colonial period to build a dam.
Although they were promised irrigation and electricity as compensation, they still do not enjoy these services and are suffering from hunger and malnutrition due to lack of schools, medical care and medical facilities.
The Caliba Dam has an aspect of its historical background as a negative legacy of the colonial period.
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