The death toll has reached 68 after an overloaded ferry capsized on Lake Kariba, on the border between Zimbabwe and Zambia, this past Tuesday. Police confirmed that 18 children are among those killed in the disaster.
An investigation into the incident suggests the vessel was overloaded when it went over during heavy winds. The boat had served as a vital link for fish traders and villagers residing around the vast lake.
Following the tragedy, hundreds of people attended a memorial service to honor the victims. Police reported the recovery of additional bodies from the lake as the death toll climbed to its current number.