Key facts
- The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has risen to 93.
- The incident is Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster.
- The ferry was designed for 90 passengers.
- The ferry was estimated to be carrying at least 168 people.
- The ferry capsized after encountering a large wave.
- The ferry was traveling from Binga to Siavonga, Zambia.
The death toll from a ferry disaster on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba has climbed to 93, making it the nation's deadliest transport incident. The ferry, named the "MV Manondo", was designed to carry a maximum of 90 passengers. However, it is estimated that the vessel was carrying at least 168 people when it capsized on Lake Kariba. The disaster occurred after the ferry encountered a large wave on the lake. The MV Manondo was traveling from Binga to Siavonga, Zambia, when the incident took place. Rescue efforts have been ongoing, with authorities working to recover all bodies. The exact cause of the capsizing is still under investigation, but the large wave is cited as the immediate trigger. This incident surpasses previous transport disasters in Zimbabwe in terms of fatalities.