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Passengers being rescued after a boat capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba following an encounter with strong waves on August 11, 2026. [AFP]
At least 44 people lost their lives when a ferry sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, the Zimbabwe Republic Police said, releasing an updated toll.
"The ZRP informs the public that the death toll in the Kariba RIDA boat accident is now 44," it said in a statement posted on X.
The boat, which provides transport between the northern town of Kariba and several islands and fishing camps, overturned after hitting strong waves.
