Zimbabwe Ferry Sinks on Lake Kariba: Over 90 Feared Dead

A ferry carrying too many people flipped and sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba in August 2026. At least 44 died. Police fear over 90 are dead — more than the passenger list showed. On poorly policed waterways, boat operators often overload vessels to earn more. Zimbabwe declared a State of Disaster, a formal step that frees up emergency resources, as recovery continued.