The Human Cost of Overcrowding: A Tragic Reminder on Lake Kariba The recent boat accident on Lake Kariba has resulted in at least 68 deaths, with many others still unaccounted for.
This disaster is a devastating loss of life that also highlights the dangers of overcrowding and inadequate safety measures in transportation.
The ferry that capsized was authorized to carry 90 people but was packed with 114 adults, five crew members, and an unspecified number of children.