The death toll from the Lake Kariba boat disaster has climbed to 44, making it Zimbabwe’s deadliest maritime tragedy. However, authorities later released a revised figure after retrieving more victims from the lake. Lake Kariba tragedy becomes Zimbabwe’s worstThe disaster has overtaken the 1996 Lake Chivero tragedy, which claimed 22 lives. For years, the vessel provided vital transport for communities around Lake Kariba. Survivors raise safety concernsThe tragedy has now triggered renewed scrutiny over the government-operated ferry service.