Death toll climbs to 44 in Lake Kariba ferry disaster

At least 44 people died when an overcrowded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on August 11, 2026. Police raised the toll twice in 24 hours — from 15 to 38 to 44 — as rescue efforts continued. The vessel was certified for 90 passengers; ticket sales showed 119 aboard, though a crew member cited 153.