Hundreds gathered in northern Zimbabwe on Thursday for a memorial service honouring the victims of the Lake Kariba ferry disaster, a tragedy that has now claimed at least 44 lives. The sombre gathering brought together grieving families and communities still coming to terms with the scale of the loss.
Survivors shared harrowing accounts of the vessel capsizing in rough waters, describing a desperate fight for survival as the ferry went down. Their testimonies offered a stark, personal window into the chaos of the disaster and underscored the bravery of those who managed to escape.
With the death toll still climbing and investigations into the exact cause ongoing, the tragedy has prompted growing calls for stronger safety standards and greater accountability in ferry operations on the lake. For many Zimbabweans, the disaster has become a rallying point for demands that such a loss of life never be repeated.
Source: africanews.com
