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Zimbabwe boat disaster death toll rises to 92

Rescue workers and local boat operators take part in ongoing search and recovery operations near the overturned passenger ferry on Lake Kariba, a day after the vessel capsized, in Kariba, Zimbabwe, August 12, 2026.
Ditaba Tsotetsi

The death toll in Zimbabwe’s boat disaster has risen to 92 following the recovery of eight more bodies. The boat, with the capacity of 90 passengers, capsized last Tuesday on Lake Kariba.

The exact number of people who were on board is unknown.

More than 70 people were rescued and taken to hospital for treatment. A state of disaster has been declared as search operations continue.

VIDEO | President Cyril Ramaphosa sent his condolences upon hearing of the tragedy: