ShareListen to this articleBy Suleman ChiteraAt least 15 people have died and 27 others remain missing after a passenger ferry capsized on Lake Kariba in Zimbabwe on Tuesday, 11 August 2026, triggering a major search and rescue operation. Rescue teams have so far recovered 77 survivors, while the search for those still missing continues. Ferry Reportedly Sailed Despite Bad WeatherInitial accounts from witnesses suggest that the ferry departed despite unfavourable weather conditions. For now, emergency teams remain focused on finding the missing passengers. With 15 confirmed deaths, 77 survivors and 27 people still missing, the final toll could rise as search teams continue their work.