15 Dead, 27 Missing

A boat carrying over 90 people capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe, resulting in at least 15 deaths and 27 people missing. The boat, named 'Mbuya Nehanda', was operated by the Rural Infrastructure and Development Agency (RIDA) and had a carrying capacity of 90 passengers. However, there were 114 adult passengers on board, confirmed through ticket sales, and 5 crew members. It is also possible that there were an unknown number of children below ticketing age on board.

The incident occurred on Tuesday afternoon due to strong winds and turbulence on the lake. At least 15 people have been confirmed dead, and 27 people are still missing. On the other hand, 77 people have been rescued and search operations are ongoing.

The boat's operator, RIDA, has been implicated in the disaster, with questions being raised about passenger safety and emergency preparedness aboard vessels operating on Lake Kariba. The 'Mbuya Nehanda' was clearly overloaded, with 114 adult passengers on board, exceeding its carrying capacity of 90.

## What happens next The search and rescue operations are expected to continue, with the hope of finding the 27 missing people. The incident has raised concerns about the safety of passengers on Lake Kariba and the need for emergency preparedness measures to be put in place to prevent such disasters in the future.

The capsizing of the 'Mbuya Nehanda' is a tragic reminder of the importance of safety protocols and emergency preparedness on waterways. The incident has resulted in a significant loss of life, and the search for the missing people continues. As the investigation into the incident unfolds, it is likely that more information will come to light about the circumstances surrounding the capsizing of the boat.