At least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe
At least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe. The ferry had a capacity of 90 people but was carrying over 150 passengers when it overturned after hitting large waves. Rescue efforts are ongoing with a specialized underwater team assisting in the search for those missing.
- ▪The ferry had a capacity of 90 people but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members, and an unknown number of children.
- ▪A crew member reported that there were 153 people onboard when the ferry overturned on Tuesday after hitting large waves.
- ▪Lake Kariba is the world’s largest manmade lake by volume, stretching about 150 miles along Zimbabwe’s northern border with Zambia.
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Passengers rescued from the ferry that capsized on Tuesday on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. Photograph: Maxton Kanhema/AFP/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenPassengers rescued from the ferry that capsized on Tuesday on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba. Photograph: Maxton Kanhema/AFP/Getty ImagesZimbabweAt least 15 dead after overcrowded ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba in ZimbabweOperation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest manmade lakeRachel Savage and agenciesWed 12 Aug 2026 06.34 EDTLast modified on Wed 12 Aug 2026 06.35 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleAt least 15 people have died and 27 are missing after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe.The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew…
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