Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster: Over 90 Feared Dead on Lake Kariba

An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba in August 2026, killing at least 44. Police fear over 90 dead — surpassing the roughly 90 passengers reportedly aboard, suggesting inaccurate manifests or unrecorded boarding. That mismatch is a recurring hazard on inland waterways where enforcement is uneven and operators maximize loads. Zimbabwe declared a State of Disaster as recovery continued.