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Thursday, 1 October 2026dailybeirut.com
Miscellaneous
Zimbabwean authorities confirmed 84 fatalities after a ferry capsized in heavy waves on Lake Kariba, with search operations ongoing for missing persons and additional bodies.
The death toll from the ferry disaster on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe has climbed to 84, according to Zimbabwean police. Rescue and recovery efforts continue as officials search for missing individuals and recover more bodies.
Zimbabwe’s Disaster Management Agency reported that 77 people have been rescued. The ferry overturned amid high waves last Tuesday. Initial estimates placed the number of passengers aboard at 153, exceeding its maximum capacity of 90 persons. Updated assessments suggest the actual passenger count may be higher than those early figures.
Police confirmed that search efforts are still underway to locate those unaccounted for. No further details about the timeline or scope of the ongoing operations were provided.
