Zimbabwe's Kariba ferry disaster victims honoured as death toll reaches 44
Hundreds gathered for a memorial service in northern Zimbabwe on Thursday to honour victims of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, which killed at least 44 people.
Ferry overloaded in rough waters The vessel was carrying 114 adult passengers and five crew members, exceeding its stated capacity of 90 people.
President declares national disaster President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared the ferry disaster a national tragedy and called for urgent improvements to maritime safety and rescue capabilities.
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