Ferry sinking kills 46 in rural Zimbabwe
At least 46 people died when a ferry sank on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. The boat, a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake, was reportedly overloaded when it ran into trouble; hundreds have since attended a memorial service for the victims.
At least 46 people have died after a ferry sank on Lake Kariba in rural Zimbabwe. The boat, a vital transport link for villagers and fish traders in the area, was reportedly overloaded when it ran into trouble on Tuesday.
Hundreds of people have since attended a memorial service to honor those lost in the disaster. For communities around the vast lake, ferries like this one are often the only practical way to move goods and people across the water.
Authorities are investigating the causes of the sinking, and calls are growing for tighter oversight of overloading practices on the lake. The tragedy has renewed long-standing concerns about waterway safety standards in the region.
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