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At least 15 dead and 27 missing after ferry capsizes in Lake Kariba

A ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, leading to at least 15 deaths and 27 people reported missing, officials confirmed.

12 August 2026Tagblick Newsdesk

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At least 15 people have been confirmed dead after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, according to officials. The situation worsened as another 27 individuals are reported missing following the incident.

The ferry was reportedly overloaded at the time of the capsizing. Emergency teams are currently conducting search and rescue operations to locate those unaccounted for, but specific details on the recovery efforts are not available.

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