Lake Kariba ferry tragedy: death toll of Zimbabwe's worst maritime accident now at 84

Authorities in Zimbabwe have confirmed the recovery of 12 additional victims' bodies following a ferry capsizing that occurred near the border with Zambia early last week.

The additional remains were recovered on Sunday, August 16, just one day after local officials announced that the death toll from the August 11 capsizing of the ferry Mbuya Nehanda had reached 72.

Police said the current death toll of 84 also includes 18 small children, most of whom were aged 10 or younger.