National· August 16, 2026 at 12:56 a.m.
Death Toll Rises to 72 in Zimbabwe Ferry Disaster
Key takeaways
- The death toll from the Zimbabwe ferry disaster has risen to 72
- Rescue efforts are ongoing following the capsizing of an overloaded ferry on Lake Kariba
On Thursday, a somber gathering took place in a Zimbabwean fishing town as mourners paid their respects to the victims of a ferry disaster that occurred on Lake Kariba. The death toll has risen to 72, following the recovery of 26 additional bodies. This tragic incident involved an overloaded ferry that capsized earlier in the week.
