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Dozens die as Zimbabwe ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba

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Dozens die as Zimbabwe ferry capsizes on Lake Kariba
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At least 44 people died when a passenger ferry capsized on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba after rough weather; authorities say about 114 adults were registered on tickets, with around 120 people on board overall including children, and 77 have been rescued as search-and-rescue continues. President Mnangagwa has declared a state of disaster to mobilise resources.

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  1. At least 44 die as ferry sinks in Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba  BBC
  2. More Than 40 Dead After a Ferry Capsizes on Zimbabwe’s Lake Kariba  The New York Times
  3. At Least 15 Dead and Dozens Missing After Boat Carrying Over 100 People Capsizes on Lake  People.com
  4. Overloaded ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe lake, killing 44  wng.org
  5. A ferry capsizes on Zimbabwe's Lake Kariba, leaving at least 15 people dead and 27 missing  AP News

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