Overcrowded Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, Killing at Least 44

At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on August 12, 2026. The vessel, which had a capacity of 90 people, was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members, and an unknown number of children, according to Zimbabwe's civil protection unit. The boat overturned after being hit by strong waves, and rescue operations are ongoing to find dozens of missing people.