Ferry Disaster Exposes Rifts in Zimbabwe's Fragile Economy The latest statistics on the ferry disaster on Lake Kariba are grim: 69 dead and scores injured.
However, it is what this tragedy reveals about the country's infrastructure that should command our attention. The ferry was carrying nearly twice its authorized capacity when disaster struck.
Overloading of passenger vessels has become a persistent problem in Africa, with many countries struggling to enforce safety regulations. Zimbabwe is no exception.