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WorldPublished: 12 August 2026 at 06:16

Dozens dead or missing after overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba

An overloaded ferry has capsized on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, killing at least 15 people while 27 others remain missing.

A ferry disaster has struck Zimbabwe after an overloaded vessel capsized on Lake Kariba, leaving dozens of people dead or unaccounted for.

At least 15 people have been confirmed dead so far, while 27 others are still missing following the incident. The ferry is reported to have been carrying more passengers or cargo than it could safely hold.

Lake Kariba, one of the world's largest man-made lakes, lies along the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. Ferries are commonly used in the area to transport both passengers and goods between lakeside communities.

No further details have yet been released regarding rescue efforts or the exact circumstances that led to the overloading of the vessel.

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