Kariba Ferry Death Toll Hits 68 as Recovery Continues

The death toll from the RIDA Mbuya Nehanda ferry disaster on Lake Kariba rose to 68 after 22 more bodies were recovered near King's Camp, with divers still searching for missing persons. The Zimbabwe Republic Police confirmed the latest recoveries, pushing the count from 46 to 68. The ferry capsized on August 11 while traveling from Kariba town to Chalala Fishing Camp, marking the worst maritime disaster in the country's history. President Mnangagwa declared it a national disaster and admitted serious maritime safety failures. Opposition parties and human rights groups are demanding an independent investigation and compensation for victims, while the government faces mounting pressure to overhaul its maritime safety protocols.