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Ferry sinking kills 46 in rural Zimbabwe

Ferry sinking kills 46 in rural Zimbabwe
France 24 Friday 14 August 2026, 11:37 UTC By FRANCE24 1 min read
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In Zimbabwe, hundreds of people have attended a memorial service following a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba that claimed at least 46 lives. The boat was a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake, but was reportedly overloaded when it ran into trouble on Tuesday. Laurent Berstecher has the details.

In Zimbabwe, hundreds of people have attended a memorial service following a ferry disaster on Lake Kariba that claimed at least 46 lives. The boat was a vital link for villagers and fish traders around the vast lake, but was reportedly overloaded when it ran into trouble on Tuesday. Laurent Berstecher has the details. Keywords for this article
Zimbabwe (LOCATION) Lake Kariba (LOCATION) Laurent Berstecher (PERSON)
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