Why Air Rescue Cover Alone Isn’t Enough on Lake Kariba
Air evacuation is essential and strongly recommended for anyone using Lake Kariba — but on its own, it doesn’t work. Most medical emergencies don’t happen at an airstrip. They occur on speedboats, houseboats, or at remote lodges, often far from suitable landing facilities. The aircraft used for evacuation cannot land on water and cannot operate...
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5 Reasons Why It’s Safer to Sign Up With PJM Response if You Live in Harare’s Northern Suburbs
1. Protects Your Family With Rapid Emergency Response (Security, Medical & Fire) PJM Response provides three critical emergency services in one — security response, medical assistance and fire response.In an emergency, every second counts, and having one integrated service ensures your family receives help immediately, without waiting for separate agencies or slow public systems to...
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ZESA SUB STATION CATCHES FIRE
INCIDENT REPORT LOCATION: Zesa Substation Huxham Road DATE OF INCIDENT:24 November 2025TIME OF INCIDENT: 2133 hrs SUMMARY OF INCIDENT•On the above mentioned date and time, Received alarm signal at 2133hrs dispatched V6 team with Magaya and Tawanda who then notified the was on fire which later ceased itself RESPONSE ACTIONS TAKEN•V6 crew to be ready...
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Houseboat Sinks Sunk on Lake Kariba – 17 November 2025
On 17 November 2025, a houseboat sank on Lake Kariba. Fortunately, the incident occurred close to the shoreline, allowing passengers and crew to reach land safely. No serious injuries have been reported, and everyone on board managed to get to safety. At this stage, the exact cause of the sinking remains unknown, and further information...
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Warning to Visitors to Kariba – 19 October 2025
Sunstroke is real.Visitors to Kariba often underestimate the extreme heat and fail to stay adequately hydrated during the day — leading to cases of sunstroke in the late afternoon or evening, as occurred in this recent incident. Sunstroke is serious and debilitating, and once symptoms appear, medical treatment is required. PJM Rescue was called out...
Read MoreTragedy on a Houseboat Kariba – 1 October 2025
At approximately 2100 hours on 1 October 2025, PJM Rescue received a call from a fully paid-up member commercial houseboat reporting that a foreign national guest had sadly passed away while on charter. PJM Rescue immediately co-ordinated with the Zimbabwe Republic Police, a medical doctor, and the relevant embassy to ensure all legal and procedural...
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PJM Rescue: A Life-Saving Mission on Lake Kariba – Why Membership Matters
PJM Rescue: A Life-Saving Mission on Lake Kariba – Why Membership Matters On the evening of 1 September 2025, PJM Rescue once again proved why its presence on Lake Kariba is indispensable. At *2040 hrs, the PJM Rescue control room received an urgent call from a paid-up houseboat member reporting a suspected stroke and requesting...
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Fire Incident Update
Fire Incident Update On August 31, 2025, our team responded immediately to a fire threat at a client’s property in Wayhill East Lane. The fire originated from the neighboring property and was about to spread, but our crew quickly contained it until the Fire Brigade arrived and took over. Fortunately due to our quick response...
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Bamboo Has Many Uses — But Not In A Zimbabwe Winter!
Bamboo Has Many Uses — But Not In A Zimbabwe Winter! Bamboo is strong, versatile, and beautiful in a garden — but during the dry winter months, it can quickly become a serious fire hazard. In August 2025 alone, PJM Response fire teams attended to two separate fire incidents involving bamboo within just two days....
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Why Every Minute Matters: The Value of PJM Response Membership
Why Every Minute Matters: The Value of PJM Response Membership Emergencies don’t wait for the right time — and when they happen, every second counts. Recently, one of our member client experienced a sudden fire outbreak on their property. A bamboo tree had caught fire and was quickly spreading. (Just two days prior, we had...
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