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Zimbabwe: Kariba Boat Disaster - Rising Death Toll Exposes Rida 'Lies', Passenger Figures Under Scrutiny As Body Count Hits 84

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[New Zimbabwe] THE number of people aboard the ill-fated Rural Infrastructure Development Agency (RIDA) boat on Lake Kariba appears to have been higher than the 153 passengers previously indicated, with the latest death toll and rescue figures accounting for at least 161 people. [263Chat] Transport and Infrastructure Development Minister Felix Mhona has assured the nation that the government will institute an investigation into the Lake Kariba boat disaster, saying the process will be conducted in line with the provisions of the Inland Waters Shipping Act [Chapter 13:06].

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