Overloaded and Unprepared: The Tragic Fate of Lake Kariba's Ferry Riders At least 44 people have died in a ferry capsizing on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, with many more still missing or injured.
This tragedy highlights the alarming lack of attention given to maritime safety in Africa. A ferry carrying over twice its capacity – at least 114 adults and five crew members – capsized on Tuesday.
While some passengers were rescued, the scale of this disaster is a grim reminder that African countries must prioritize their maritime safety infrastructure.