Ferry Disaster Exposes Zimbabwe's Hidden Crisis The capsizing of a passenger ferry on Lake Kariba has left 84 people dead, making it one of the deadliest maritime disasters in Zimbabwe's history.
The tragedy raises serious questions about the country's infrastructure and emergency preparedness, particularly in rural areas where travel by water is a common mode of transportation.
President Emmerson Mnangagwa condemned the incident as "tragic" and acknowledged the need for immediate action.