Tragedy on Lake Kariba: Death Toll Rises to 44 Following Overloaded Ferry Capsizing

A vessel carrying over 100 passengers sank in Zimbabwe, leaving dozens dead as survivors recount desperate pleas to return to shore before the disaster.

LAKE KARIBA, ZIMBABWE — A catastrophic maritime disaster has left at least 44 people dead after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba. The vessel, which was reportedly carrying more than 100 passengers at the time of the incident, went down in the treacherous waters of the large reservoir. Initial reports of the tragedy indicated an early death toll of 15, with dozens missing. However, that figure has since risen to 44 as search and recovery teams continue their work at the site. The scale of the loss has sent shockwaves through the local community, highlighting deep-seated concerns …