# Zimbabwe ferry death toll reaches 94 as government confirms it was over capacity

https://mins.news/en/item/25410

- Reuters, 2026-08-18 18:01 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/africa/zimbabwe-ferry-death-toll-reaches-94-government-confirms-it-was-over-capacity-2026-08-18/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a849e03c69d290001819488

> Zimbabwe’s government said on Tuesday that the government-owned ferry that capsized on Lake Kariba last week was carrying about 180 passengers—twice the capacity previously given by police. The death toll has risen to 94.

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