Zimbabwe: ZCTU Demands Full Probe Into Lake Kariba Boat Capsize, Says Mourning Alone Is Not Enough

[New Zimbabwe] THE Zimbabwe Congress of Trade Unions (ZCTU) says mourning the victims of the Lake Kariba boat tragedy is not enough unless authorities are held accountable for any shortcomings that may have contributed to the deaths.

The vessel was crowded far beyond capacity and was hit by strong waves, the police said. While dozens have been rescued, the search continues for an unknown number of missing people.

The ferry is believed to have capsized while carrying at least 114 adults and five crew members

Operation under way to rescue dozens missing after boat overturned by waves at world’s largest human-made lake At least 44 people have died after an overcrowded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, police said. The boat had a capacity of 90 people, but was carrying 114 adult passengers, five crew members and an u

The vessel is said to have overturned after being hit by strong waves.

At least 15 people have died after a boat carrying dozens of people sank on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, with rescue operations continuing, officials have said.

Search and rescue operations were underway on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba on Tuesday after a ferry capsized in bad weather. At least 15 people were confirmed dead, authorities say, and 77 people were rescued.

An overloaded ferry capsized on Zimbabwe 's Lake Kariba on Tuesday, killing at least 15 people and leaving 27 missing, the national disaster management agency said. It said 77 people were rescued and made it to a small island on the lake, with boats now being dispatched to bring the survivors back.

Authorities in Zimbabwe say at least 15 people have died and another 27 are missing after a ferry capsized on Lake Kariba

A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing  Toronto Star

A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing  AP News

Locals are said to use the ferry to get from rural parts of the region to the town of Kariba, which is on the north side of Lake Kariba, close to the border with Zambia.