Kariba ferry death toll rises to 93, making it Zimbabwe's deadliest transport disaster
Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
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Notable Quotes
"We are running out of time and DNA may now be needed to assist in the identification process."
— Marian Chombo , Politician
"The life jackets were buried under the luggage, and not more than 30 people managed to get them."
— Itayi Marumisa , Other
"We have distressing cases where a child lost both parents and other siblings, leaving them as the only surviving member of the family."
— Tight Bhusumani , Other
Key People
Emmerson Mnangagwa is the President of Zimbabwe, having taken power in 2017 after ousting Robert Mugabe.
A trader and survivor of the ferry disaster.
Provincial Affairs Minister in Zimbabwe.
A local councillor representing Mola.
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Recovery efforts continue in what is the country's deadliest transport disaster.
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