Ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba killing 68 people in Zimbabwe
World · 15 August 2026
Written by AI from multiple news reports
A government ferry sank on Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 68 people. The lake sits on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia. By Saturday, rescuers had found 22 more bodies. Eighteen of those who died were children.
The ferry was allowed to carry 90 people, but it had 114 adults and 5 crew members on board, plus an unknown number of children. Strong winds and rough water caused the vessel to capsize. Investigators believe the extra passengers made the accident more likely.
Most people on board were villagers and fish traders who used the lake for work and travel. Authorities say this is probably the deadliest disaster of its kind in Zimbabwe's history. Search teams were still looking for victims on Saturday.