Ferry Disaster Claims 44 Lives on Lake Kariba | Roanoke News

Forty-four dead after a deadly ferry overload on Lake Kariba: 153 passengers—many children—boarded a vessel rated for just 90, as survivors begged the captain to turn back amid worsening waves. Chaos erupted as water flooded the boat and life jackets vanished; the captain perished along with dozens others. President Mnangagwa declared a state of disaster as rescue efforts continue. The ferry, vital for rural communities, capsized in rough waters despite warnings about its seaworthiness. Investigations are underway to determine what went wrong. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/3775b26e18638103